Additional chapters of theory of condensed matter
Course: Quantum field theory
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Additional chapters of theory of condensed matter
Code
ОК 10
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Know the basics of linear response theory.
Know the basics of the theoretical description of graphene.
Be able to solve problems by calculating the linear response and related issues.
Be able to solve problems of theoretical description of the basic properties of graphene.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the basic laws and concepts of quantum field theory, statistical physics, solid state theory.
2. To be able to apply previously acquired knowledge from the courses of mathematical analysis, differential equations, mathematical physics, quantum mechanics, quantum field theory and statistical physics to solve practical problems of the course additional sections of condensed matter theory.
3. Have basic skills in finding and processing specialized literature, calculation of Feynman diagrams.
Course content
Topic 1. The main experimental methods for the study of condensed matter. Fundamentals of linear response theory.
Topic 2. Electromagnetic response.
Topic 3. Description of graphene using quantum electrodynamics in 2 + 1 dimension in the continuous approximation. Features of graphene.
Topic 4. Landau levels in electron gas and graphene.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Е. В. Горбар, С. Г. Шарапов, Основи фізики графену, Київ, 2013. http://bitp.kiev.ua/files/doc/lectures/graphene-2013-book.pdf
2. Alexander Altland and Ben Simons, Condensed Matter Field Theory, Cambridge University Press, 2006 (2nd edition 2010).
3. H. Bruss and K. Flensberg, Many-Body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics: An Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2004.
4. Piers Coleman, Introduction to Many Body Physics, 2013.
5. M.O. Goerbig, Quantum Hall Effects, Preprint arXiv:0909.1998
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical classes, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Modular tests, practical tasks for independent work, examination work.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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