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 and routes to room-temperature superconductivity.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 10.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Vladimir Eltsov
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer theory of superconductivity; the Ginzburg-Landau theory; normal-superconducting interfaces; the Josephson effect and tunneling phenomena, weak links; superconducting nanostructures; quantum phenomena in Josephson junctions; introduction to unconventional and topological superconductivity.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Homework and written final exam.
Workload
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Contact teaching: 24 hrs (2 hrs/week)
In-class exercises: 24 hrs (2 hrs/week)
Independent work: 96 hrs
Exam: 3 h
DETAILS
Study Material
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Lecture notes and other course material will be listed on MyCourses.
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - V
2025-2026 No teaching