PHYS-E055103 - Low Temperature Physics D, Superconductivity, Lecture, 10.1.2023-18.4.2023

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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

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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 teaching

    Enrollment :

    Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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