402-0862-18L Strongly Correlated Electrons
Semester | Frühjahrssemester 2018 |
Dozierende | R. Chitra |
Periodizität | einmalige Veranstaltung |
Lehrsprache | Englisch |
Kurzbeschreibung | Electronic 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. |
Lernziel | The 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. |
Inhalt | The 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. |
Skript | Relevant original articles and review papers will be periodically recommended and lecture notes on some of the topics will be handed out when necessary. |
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes | Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics is recommended. |