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- Course number
- PHY.P580
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2021/9/13
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Course description and aims
"Frontier of two-dimensional superconductivity studies"
The studies on superconductivity in two-dimensional (2D) systems have a long history, but recent advancement in technology has led to creation of 2D superconductors with atomic-scale thickness and excellent crystallinity, prompting new developments in this field. This lecture gives an overview from the fundamentals of superconductivity to the frontier of 2D superconductivity studies, mainly from the experimental point of view.
Student learning outcomes
The students are expected to understand the followings: (1) the fundamentals of superconductivity, (2) the effect of two-dimensionality on superconductivity, (3) recent topics on 2D superconductors made of various materials.
Keywords
GL theory, BCS theory, two-dimensionality, atomic layer, surface, spin-orbit coupling, breaking of space-inversion symmetry
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
The lecture will be given using slides via Zoom.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Overview of superconductivity and 2D superconductivity | Given at the lecture. |
| Class 2 | Phenomenological theory of superconductivity | Given at the lecture. |
| Class 3 | Microscopic theory of superconductivity | Given at the lecture. |
| Class 4 | From 2D superconductivity to atomic-layer superconductivity | Given at the lecture. |
| Class 5 | Effects of Rashba-type and Zeeman-type spin-orbit coupling | Given at the lecture. |
| Class 6 | 2D superconductivity in various materials | Given at the lecture. |
| Class 7 | Surface science and 2D superconductivity | Given at the lecture. |
| Class 8 | Recent topics | Given at 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)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Introduction to Superconductivity, Second Edition (Michael Tinkham, Dover Publications, Inc)
Takashi Uchihashi, “Two-dimensional superconductors with atomic-scale thickness”, Supercond. Sci. Technol. 30, 013002 (2017)
Assessment criteria and methods
Reports
Related courses
- PHY.C443 ： Superconductivity
- PHY.C442 ： Superfluidity
- PHY.C445 ： Surface Physics
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
