Laajuus: 5
Aikataulu: 09.01.2019 - 10.04.2019
Opetusperiodi (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
III - IV Spring (2018-2019, 2019-2020)
Osaamistavoitteet (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
After this course, the student knows the basics of many-body quantum physics and is able to apply the related methods and techniques in calculations. The student will also get an overview of some of the most fascinating research topics in modern quantum many-body physics.
Sisältö (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Time-dependent perturbation theory and Fermi golden rule, interaction of a two-level system with a (quantized) field, 2nd quantization, basics of the many-body formalism and open quantum systems, basics of topological physics (Chern number, quantum metric), quantum coherence in modern physics: Bose-Einstein and Fermi condensates (BCS theory), phase transitions.
Toteutus, työmuodot ja arvosteluperusteet (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Two mid-term exams or a final exam
Työmäärä toteutustavoittain (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Lectures 36 hrs (3 hrs/week)
In-class exercises (mathematical derivation, calculation) 24 hrs (2 hrs/week)
Independent work (preparation for lectures and revision, in-class exercises) 75 hrs
Oppimateriaali (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Material announced on the course web page.
Kurssin kotisivu (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=PHYS-E0416
Esitiedot (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
PHYS-C0210, recommended PHYS-E0414
Arvosteluasteikko (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
0-5
Ilmoittautuminen (voimassa 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Registration via WebOodi.
- Opettaja: Törmä Päivi