Entry requirements

120 credits science/engineering. Either 1) Introduction to Materials Science (10 credits) and Atomic and Molecular Physics; or 2) Solid State Physics I and Quantum Mechanics and Chemical Bonding II. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English level 2/English 6.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• present and apply theoretical condensed matter models and evaluate their applicability under various conditions.
• classify condensed matter based on their electronic structure.
• apply Dirac formalism to perform quantum mechanical analysis of relevant systems.
• analyse and explain experimental data in condensed matter physics.

Content

Quantum mechanical formulation of Bloch functions in a periodic crystal. Single particle models for electrons. Descriptions of electrons and quasiparticles with the Schrödinger and Dirac equations. Brief introduction to second quantisation. Classification of materials based on their electronic structure and thermal properties. Introductory laboratory experiments in connection to solid state physics. Introduction to emerging phenomena with Dirac materials, conventional and unconventional superconductors, spintronic and topological materials.

Instruction

Lectures, exercise classes, seminars and laboratory exercises.

Assessment

Participation in laboratory and exercise classes. Oral presentations. Written assignments. Oral examination.