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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Syllabus
- Superconductivity
- In this module we introduce superconductivity and a phenomenological (non-microscopic) theory to describe it.
- From BCS Theory of Superconductivity to Fractionalization
- 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
- This module introduces the concept of topology, which plays a central role in modern condensed matter physics.
- Non-Equilibrium Phases of Matter
- This module introduces non-equilibrium quantum matter, a central topic in modern condensed matter physics.
Taught by
Rahul Nandkishore
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