Linear and nonlinear quasiparticles in physical, chemical, and biological systems

Course:

Structural unit: Institute of High Technologies

Title
Linear and nonlinear quasiparticles in physical, chemical, and biological systems
Code
ДВС.2.01.02
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
The ability to build adequate models of chemical phenomena, to study them for obtaining new conclusions and deepening of understanding of nature, including using methods molecular, mathematical and computer modeling. Ability to organize, plan and implement a chemical experiment. The ability to interpret, objectively evaluate and present the results of one's work research. The ability to formulate new hypotheses and scientific problems in the field of chemistry, to choose directions and appropriate methods for their solution based on an understanding of modern issues research in the field of chemistry and taking into account the available resources. The ability to choose optimal research methods and techniques. Possession of the general methodology of carrying out scientific research.
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
• Have basic knowledge of higher mathematics • Knowledge of the basics of quantum mechanics, statistical physics, solid state physics
Course content
The course examines the main types of collective excitations in condensed media: phonons, polarons, polaritons, plasmons, excitons, magnons. Methods are considered quantum description of the corresponding excitations, and the approach to the description of the condensed medium as gas of quasiparticles. The features of highly nonlinear excitations are demonstrated by an example magnetic topological solitons (spinons, domain walls, vortices, skyrmions), solitons in polyacetylene, Davydov solitons. A brief overview of the main methods is given experimental study of collective excitations (neutron spectroscopy, optical and magnetic resonance methods).
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
[1] Chaikin P.M., LubenskyT.C., Principles of condensed matter physics (CUP, 1995) [2] M.S.Dresselhaus, G.Dresselhaus, R.Saito, and A.Jorio, Exciton Photophysics of Carbon Nanotubes, Annu. Rev. Phys. Chem. Vol.58, pp.719-747 (2007) [3] Р.Уайт, Квантовая теория магнетизма (М.: Мир, 1985) [4] R. Jackiw, Fractional Charge from Topology in Polyacetylene and Graphene (MIT Preprint, 2007) [5] Ч.Сликтер, Основы теории магнитного резонанса (М.: Мир, 1981) [6] L.V.Yakushevich, Nonlinear Physics of DNA (Wiley-VCH, 2004) – 190pp. [7] Hans-Jürgen Mikeska, Alexei K. Kolezhuk, One-Dimensional Magnetism (In: QuantumMagnetism, Editors: Ulrich Schollwöck, Johannes Richter, Damian J. J. Farnell, Raymod F. Bishop) SpringerLecture notes in Physics, vol. 645, pp.1-83 (2004)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
lectures, practical
Assessment methods and criteria
- semester assessment: 1. Modular control work: RN 1.1-1.2, 2.1 - 30 points/18 points. 2. Homework: RN 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 - 30 points/18 points. Total: 60 points/36 points. - final assessment: exam - 40 points/24 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Oleksiy Kolezhuk
Department of Theoretical Foundations of High Technologies
Institute of High Technologies

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Theoretical Foundations of High Technologies
Institute of High Technologies