[Forside] [Hovedområder] [Perioder] [Udannelser] [Alle kurser på en side]
This course provides an introduction both for experimentalists and theorists to the methods of quantum field theory applied to condensed matter systems. At the end of the course, the students will be able to use modern concepts in many-body physics research as well as have a broad basis to learn more advanced methods.
First and second quantization, time-dependent quantum mechanics and linear response, real time Greens functions, mean-field approximation, imaginary time Greens functions, Wicks theorem, Feynman diagrams.
Knowledge of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics at bachelor level is assumed. It is an advantage but not necessary to know the method of second quantization and complex function theory.
Georg Bruun and Nikolaj Zinner
4 hours of lectures and 2-3 hours of exercises per week
Many-Body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics, An Introduction. Henrik Bruus og Karsten Flensberg, Oxford Graduate Texts.
Exam: 2. quarter
Re-exam: Arranged with lecturer
Department of Physics and Astronomy
At the Self-service https://mit.au.dk/
Upon completing the course, the student is expected to be able to
24 hour take home assignment. Grading according to the 7-point scale. Internal evaluation.