Theoretische Festkörperphysik II
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics (D/E)
Lecture:
Theoretische Festkörperphysik II / Advanced Condensed Matter Physics (D/E)
Time:
Mi 10-12, at HS, HISKP
Contents:
Quantum dynamics of many-electron systems:
- Feynman diagram technique for many-particle systems at finite temperature
- Quantum magnetism, Kondo effect, Renormalization group technique
- Disordered systems: Electrons in a random potential
- Superconductivity
Literature:
- Abrikosov, Gorkov, Dzyaloshinski: Methods of Quantum Field Theory in Statistical Physics
(Dover, New York)
- Nolting: Grundkurs: Theoretische Physik 7: Vielteilchen-Theorie
- Hewson: The Kondo Problem to Heavy Fermions
(Cambridge University Press (1993))
- Schrieffer: Theory of Superconductivity
(Benjamin/Cummings, Reading/Mass. (1983))
Comments:
The lecture course will be given in German or English, depending on the requirements of the audience.
The course can be seen as a continuation of solid state theory I, where now the emphasis is put on a more in-depth look at typical solid state phenomena and the methods for their description.
The course will start with an introduction to modern techniques for treating interacting quantum many-body systems. These methods will then be applied to several problems of condensed matter physics, such as magnetic impurities in a metal (Kondo effect), electron motion in a random potential, and superconductivity.
These physical problems will also serve as examples where more advanced methods and notions, like renormalization group or critical behavior at phase transitions, will be discussed.
Homework Assignments (Exercises: Tuesday 17:00 s.t, HS HISKP)