This course will begin by discussing superconductivity - a central example of a macroscopic phenomenon. It will then proceed to discuss various modern topics in quantum condensed matter physics, including fractionalization, anyon statistics, topology, and non-equilibrium phases. The course aims to provide learners with an appreciation for some modern topics in condensed matter physics.
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This course is part of the The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter Specialization.
What you'll learn
- Explain superconductivity.
- Discuss fractionalization and particle statistics.
- Define topological phases
- Identify non-equilibrium phases.
Syllabus
Superconductivity
Module 1
In this module we introduce superconductivity and a phenomenological (non-microscopic) theory to describe it.
From BCS Theory of Superconductivity to Fractionalization
Module 2
In this module we introduce a highly microscopic theory of superconductivity known as the BCS theory. We identify a curious consequence of this theory - the phenomenon of spin-charge separation, which is a special case of fractionalization.
Topology in Condensed Matter
Module 3
This module introduces the concept of topology, which plays a central role in modern condensed matter physics.
Non-Equilibrium Phases of Matter
Module 4
This module introduces non-equilibrium quantum matter, a central topic in modern condensed matter physics.
