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Modern Topics in Solid State Physics
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Abstract
Students will be introduced to selected current "hot" topics of modern condensed matter physics research. ( for topics please see "Inhalt"). We will discuss: conceptual questions, methods, interplay between experiment and theory.
Objective
The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to current "hot topics" of condensed matter physics. Conceptional questions will be addressed, experimental methods will be mentioned, and the connection to the relevant materials will be made. The interplay between theoretical and experimental contributions will be highlighted. Audience: Students of Physics, Materials Science, and Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences.
Content
A list of topics is given in the following, and it will be modified according to the students' preferences. ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS (1D/2D conduction, electron-lattice interaction, transport in molecular organic crystals, applications in thin film electronics, ) QUANTUM MAGNETS (Low-dimensional magnetism, spin liquids, spin chains, spin ladders, Haldane conjecture, gapped – non-gapped excitation spectra) HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTIVITY (cuprate superconductors, phase diagram, pseudogap, order parameter symmetry, application status in cables and electronics, ...) GRAPHENE , NANOTUBES (carbon- and others, electronic properties, helicity, “circuits from nanowires”, 2 D el. structure, graphine sheet, “MgB2”) MOLECULAR ELECTRONICS (charge transport across a single molecule, is it a way towards a new computing paradigm?) Additional topics will be considered upon request.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Hand-outs will be distributed during the course.
Literature
References to original literature and review articles will be disributed.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Modern Topics in Solid State Physics (Moderne Themen der Festkörperphysik I)
3. Stunde nach Vereinbarung
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Mathematics, Computational Science and Engineering (Mathematics, Physics Those who want to register for elective courses in the diploma degree programme im Mathematics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Mathematics. Those who want to register for core subject and elective courses in the diploma degree programme in Physics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Physics (Core Courses: Theoretical Physics, Core Courses: Experimental Physics, Electives: Physics and Mathematics). The same holds for seminars and semester projects and papers.)
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