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2021　Advanced Special Lectures in Physics XXXXI

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Physics
Instructor(s)
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Class Format
Lecture     
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Day/Period(Room No.)
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Group
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Course number
PHY.P681
Credits
1
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2021/9/29
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

Quantum condensation－Contemporary map of superconductivity research－
I focus on superconductivity as a representative of quantum condensation. After the fundamental understanding of superconductivity, I will introduce various aspects of contemporary superconductivity research which is highly sophisticated. During that process, I will also discuss other quantum condensate such as charge-density waves.

Student learning outcomes

This course aims to understand fundamental aspects of quantum condensate and superconductivity physically. It also aims to make students know various advanced concepts on superconductivity and be able to understand/follow up presentation at scientific meetings and scientific papers.

Keywords

quantum condensate, superconductivity, unconventional superconductivity

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

(12/20) １st day AM(10:40-12:20)：class 1，1st day PM(14:20-16:00)：classes 2 and 3
(12/21) 2nd day AM(10:40-12:20)：class 4，2nd day PM(14:20-16:00)：classes 5 and 6
(12/24) 3rd day AM(10:40-12:20)：class 7，3rd day PM(14:20-16:00)：classes 8 and 9

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 superconductivity/superconducting materials Understand the lecture
Class 2 Theory of superconductivity(1) : London theory, GL theory, broken Gauge symmetry Understand the lecture
Class 3 Theory of superconductivity(2): BCS theory, low dimensional systems, BKT mechanism etc. Understand the lecture
Class 4 Unconventional superconductivity overlook (1): non phonon mechanism, classification of gap structure，chiral SC etc Understand the lecture
Class 5 Unconventional superconductivity overlook (2): SC in spatial symmetry broken system，topological SC, bulk-edge correspondence etc. Understand the lecture
Class 6 Heavy electron system, cuprate(1) :Kondo effect, quantum critical point and fluctuation etc. Understand the lecture
Class 7 cuprate(2): Fe based SC etc. other characteristic SC materials etc. Understand the lecture
Class 8 Physics of quantized vortex (1): magnetic vortex, phase diagram of equilibrium/dynamic，sliding CDW, physics of friction etc. Understand the lecture
Class 9 Physics of quantized vortex (2): flux flow, SC fluctuation, superconductor-insulator transition etc. Understand the lecture
Class 10 Application of superconductivity: wires，SFQ，qubit etc. Understand the lecture

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)

Lecture will be delivered using handouts.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

They will be introduced during the course

Assessment criteria and methods

Evaluated by the term paper

Related courses

  • Superconductivity
  • Superfluidity

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

None

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