Solid state physics III
Summary
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the theory of a few remarkable phenomena of modern condensed matter physics ranging from the quantum Hall effects to superconductivity.
Content
Magnetism of insulators
- Review of band theory
- Mott insulators and Hubbard model
- Heisenberg model
- Spin-wave theory of ferromagnets and antiferromagnets
Orbital magnetism of metals and semiconductors
- Landau levels
- De Haas-Van Alphen and Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations
- 2D electron gas: Integer and fractional Quantum Hall effects
Theory of superconductivity
- Electron-phonon interaction
- BCS theory
- Landau-Ginsburg theory
- Flux quantization and Josephson effect
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Good grasp of quantum mechanics and solid state physics say at the level of "Lectures on quantum mechanics" by Gordon Baym and "Solid state physics" by Ashcroft and Mermin
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Explore the quantum properties of solids and synthetic many body systems
Transversal skills
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra. Exercises in class
Assessment methods
40% assessed homework, 60% oral exam
Resources
Bibliography
Lecture notes
Prerequisite for
Solid state physics IV
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Solid state physics III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Solid state physics III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Solid state physics III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Solid state physics III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Solid state physics III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Solid state physics III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel