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2021　Condensed Matter Physics II

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Physics
Instructor(s)
Saito Susumu  Murakami Syuichi 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Tue1-2(H104)  Fri1-2(H104)  
Group
-
Course number
PHY.C342
Credits
2
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2021/4/12
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course focuses on some topics in the condensed matter physics. The basic methods applicable to interacting electron systems are explained and the magnetism in the system is explained. Experimental facts for superconductivity are reviewed and BCS theory is explained. Furthermore, the physics of the spin current and topological insulators are explained. Through this course, students will understand various interesting physical phenomena in crystals, and how they are observed in experiments.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) explain the magnetism and superconductivity characteristic of interacting electron systems
2) explain the spin current and topological insulator in the system with spin-orbit interaction

Keywords

magnetism, superconductivity, spin current, topological insulator

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

To prepare for class, students should read the course schedule section and check what topics will be covered. Required learning should be completed outside of the classroom for preparation and review purposes.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 electron correlations and Hartree approximation Understand electron correlations
Class 2 Hartree-Fock approximation and exchange interaction Understand the treatment of electron correlations
Class 3 Ferromagnetic metal Understand the mechanism of the ferromagnetic metal
Class 4 local magnetic moment and antiferromagnetism Understand the magnetism
Class 5 Superconductivity Understand the properties of the superconductivity
Class 6 Cooper pairs Understand the Cooper pairs
Class 7 BCS model Derive the BCS model
Class 8 Basics of Berry curvature Understand gauge fields and Berry curvature
Class 9 Quantum Hall effect I Understand quantization of Hall conductivity and chiral edge states
Class 10 Quantum Hall effect II Understand behaviors of electrons in a magnetic field and Landau levels
Class 11 Physics of spin current Understand physics of spin current and spin Hall effect
Class 12 Topological insulator I Understand time-reversal symmetry and spin-orbit coupling
Class 13 Topological insulator II Understand quantum spin Hall effect and helical edge states
Class 14 Topological semimetals Understand topological semimetals

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Text book specified by the instructor.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Textbook specified by the instructors.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students’ course scores are based on assignments.

Related courses

  • PHY.C340 ： Basic Solid State Physics
  • PHY.C341 ： Condensed Matter Physics I

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Knowledge of basic condensed matter physics in "PHY.C340： Basic Solid State Physics" is a prerequisite.

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