Course - Functional Integral Methods in Condensed Matter Physics - FY8305
FY8305 - Functional Integral Methods in Condensed Matter Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The course is given every other year, next time fall 2016, or upon agreement with lecturer. The course gives an introduction to the application of functional integral methods to quantum mechanical many-body problems. Coherent states. Grassmann algebra. Gaussian integrals. Feynman path integrals along imaginary time. Generating functional. Green's functions. Matsubara sums. Functional bosonization of fermion theories. Saddle point approximation. Applications.
Learning outcome
The student is expected to obtain insight into functional integral methods, and how these can be applied to solve many-body problems within condensed matter theory. The course is well suited for PhD-students who want an introduction to advanced and moderm methods of treating quantum many-body systems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, colloquia, or guided self study, depending on the number of students in the course. Calculation exercises. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam may be given in English only.
Recommended previous knowledge
TFY4205 Quantum Mechanics II and TFY4210 Quantum Theory of Many-Particle Systems. Further, it is an advantage if the candidate has knowledge corresponding to TFY4230 Statistical physics.
Course materials
John W. Negele and Henri Orland: Quantum Many-Particle Systems, Addison-Wesley, 1988.
A. Sudbø: Compendium 1996.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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DIF4986 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2016
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Solid State Theory
- Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-12-21 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-05-18 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"