LEARNING OUTCOMES
The students will get a basic understanding of the fascinating phenomenon of superconductivity and will learn how the features of superconducting materials are used in creation of various quantum devices; will be able to calculate properties of simple superconducting structures; will get an idea about very modern developments in this area of physics, like topological materials.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 10.01.2023 - 18.04.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Vladimir Eltsov
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer theory of superconductivity; normal-superconducting interfaces; Josephson and tunneling phenomena, weak links; superconducting nanostructures; quantum phenomena in Josephson junctions; introduction to unconventional and topological superconductivity.
In 2022-2024, this course is available as a 5 ECTS course.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Homework and written final exam.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact teaching: 24 hrs (2 hrs/week)
In-class exercises: 24 hrs (2 hrs/week)
Independent work: 96 hrs
Exam: 3 h
DETAILS
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
In 2022-2024, this course is available as a 5 ECTS course.
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - V
2023-2024 No teachingEnrollment :
Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).