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Unconventional Superconductivity (University of Zurich)

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Abstract

This course offers an introduction to unconventional superconductivity along a microscopic and a phenomenological line, based on the generalized BCS and Ginzburg-Landau theory, respectively. Concepts of symmetry and topology are essential to characterize different superconducting phases together with their experimental signatures which will be discussed for specific exemplary material classes.

Objective

At the end of this course, the students - know the main characteristics of unconventional superconductors. - have an overview over important material classes hosting unconventional superconductivity - can characterize superconductors in terms of their order parameter symmetry and topology. - know what experimental probes offer insights into the structure of a superconducting order parameter and how to interpret these experiments.

Content

Inhalt Generalized BCS theory of non-phonon mediated superconductivity; Symmetry classification of Cooper pairing states; Generalized Ginzburg-Landau theory; Topological superconductivity; Experimental probes identifying unconventional order parameters; Examples of unconventional superconductors

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

Additional literature will be provided in the class

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Unconventional Superconductivity (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Unconventional Superconductivity (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
No time listed 1 h weekly

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