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402-0885-58L 6 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB

Many Body Condensed Matter I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Vadim Geshkenbein
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:09

Abstract

The Ginzburg-Landau theory Two types of superconductors. Intermediate state of the type I superconductors. Type II superconductors. Abrikosov theory. Vortices in anisotropic and layered superconductors. Fluctuations in superconductors. Flux line lattice melting. Vortex dynamics. Pinning and creep. Josephson effects Superconducting Quantum Interferometer Devices (SQUID).

Resources

Literature

M. Tinkham, Introduction to Superconductivity A. Abrikosov, Fundamentals of the Theory of Metals

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Many Body Condensed Matter I
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HIT F 31.2)
2 h weekly
exercise Many Body Condensed Matter I
  • Thu 16:45-18:30 (HIT K 51)
1 h weekly

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