402-0862-18L  Strongly Correlated Electrons

SemesterFrühjahrssemester 2018
DozierendeR. Chitra
Periodizitäteinmalige Veranstaltung
LehrspracheEnglisch


KurzbeschreibungElectronic correlations are at the core of rich quantum phases of matter like Mott insulators, quantum Hall effect,heavy fermions,
superconductivity, magnetism, to name a few. Correlated materials
display intriguing quantum phase transitions between competing phases of matter and have widespread applications.
LernzielThe aim of this course is to give Master students an introduction to
the complex world of strongly correlated electrons. It hopes to familiarise the students with both the phenomenology and give a flavour of the different methodologies that are required to study correlated systems. It should facilitate a better appreciation of
both experimental and theoretical research done in the field in D-Phys and D-Matl.
InhaltThe students will be introduced to certain classic topics in the field of correlated systems like metal-insulator transitions, magnetism, quantum impurity problems, spin-charge separation in Luttinger liquids etc. Elucidating the physics behind this exciting phenomenology has led to a deeper understanding of the role played by interactions, as well as the development of powerful methodologies to study correlated systems. A simple introduction to the methodology required to understand some of these phenomena will also be provided when possible.
Where possible, connection with experiments and real materials will be made. Students will be encouraged to read state of the art
research papers where possible.
SkriptRelevant original articles and review papers will be periodically recommended and lecture notes on some of the topics will be handed out when necessary.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesKnowledge of Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics is
recommended.