University of Colorado Boulder - Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
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Duration | 12 hours |
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Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics at Coursera Highlights
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- 8 quizzes, 1 assignment
Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics at Coursera Course details
- What you'll learn
- Explain superconductivity.
- Discuss fractionalization and particle statistics.
- Define topological phases
- Identify non-equilibrium phases.
- 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
Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics at Coursera Curriculum
Superconductivity
Introduction
Background - Electricity and Magnetism
Superconductors
Type I vs Type II
Mean Field Theory
Ginzburg-Landau Theory
Supplemental: From Ginzburg Landau Theory to Meissner Effect
Type I vs Type II Understood
Josephson Effects
Module 1 Conclusion
Supplemental Content in the Course
Practice Quiz: Module 1
Graded Quiz: Module 1
Superconductivity: Phenomenology and Ginzburg Landau Theory
Superconductors
Ginzburg-Landau Theory Discussion
Josephson Effects Discussion
From BCS Theory of Superconductivity to Fractionalization
Electrons and Phonons
Cooper's Problem
Pairing Instability
Background Notation
The BCS Wavefunction
BCS Implications
Spin Charge Separation
Fractionalization
Module 2 Review
Practice Quiz: Module 2
Graded Quiz: Module 2
Pairing Instability of the Metal
The BCS Theory
Building Blocks Discussion
What Might Solution Look Like?
Discussion on Spin Charge Separation
Topology in Condensed Matter
Topological Defect Examples
Homotopy
Topological Defects Conclusion
Quantum Hall Effect
Topological Insulators
SPT Phases
Identical Particles and Exchange
Bosons, Fermions... and Anyons
Non-Abelian Anyons
Practice Quiz: Module 3
Graded Quiz: Module 3
Homotopy Theory
Anyons
Topological Defects Discussion
Quantum Hall Discussion
Topological Insulators Discussion
Identical Particles Discussion
Non-Equilibrium Phases of Matter
Ergodicity and Its Breaking
Quantum Thermalization
Ergodicity and Conservation Laws
Localization
Emergent Intergrability
Interplay of Conservation Laws
Non-Equilibrium Phases
Module 4 Conclusion
Specialization Conclusion
Practice Quiz: Non-Equilibrium Module
Graded Quiz: Module 4
Course 3 Review: Summative Exam
Ergodicity and Quantum Thermalization
Non-Equilibrium Phases of Matter
Ergodicity Discussion
Localization Discussion
Emergent Intergrability Discussion
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