FYS9180 – Condensed Matter Field Theory
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
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Course content
Path integrals, Quantum phase transitions, Fermions in various
dimensions, Luttinger liquids, The renormalization group, Response
functions, Quantum Hall effect, Topological terms.
Learning outcome
The students should be able to understand research articles and to carry out calculations relevant for condensed matter systems using field theoretical techniques including non-perturbative methods. They should also get a conceptual overview of various phenomena within the renormalization group framework and be able to apply this as a calculational tool. Furthermore, the students should get an understanding of how different experimental probes relate to correlation functions/response functions that can be calculated.
Admission
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
FYS4430 – Condensed matter physics II, FYS4110 – Modern quantum mechanics or similar courses.
Teaching
There will be 2 weekly 2 hour lectures for 15 weeks. There will be homework problems which will be discussed in class.
Examination
There will be a final oral exam.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.