FA800 Condensed matter physics III

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. Mgr. Dominik Munzar, Dr. (lecturer)
Hoa Hong Nguyen, PhD (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Dominik Munzar, Dr.
Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Hoa Hong Nguyen, PhD
Supplier department: Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
The students must finish the courses of F8800; F9800 before taking this course. The lectures will be given in English, therefore, students are required to have certain level of English listening, reading, and writing.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course aims for MSc students. It is an Advanced Course that follows CMP 1 and CMP 2 with a special emphasis on Magnetism and Magnetic Properties of Solids, as well as some other subjects such as Dielectrics, Ferroelectricity, Superconductivity, Insulators, and Phase Diagram. We expects the students can have a general understanding for few systems of emerging materials that may be potential for applications.
Learning outcomes
With this course, the students are expected to understands basic properties of several new generations of materials that are potential for applications and devices such as High-Tc superconductivity, ferromagnetism in nano-size; multiferroics; piezoelectrics, etc. They are expected to be able to apply those knowledges into their research/Lab work concerning their MSc. dissertation.
Syllabus
  • 1. Classical Linear Response Theory: Theory assumption; Function of linear response; Kramers-Kronig transformation; Non-local response. 2. Elastic Response: Strain and Stress tensors; Hooke's law; Isotropic and anisotropic elastic constants; Plastic deformation. 3. Response to an external Electric Field: Dielectrics; Ferroelectricity; Piezoelectric Materials. 4. Interactions: Magnetic Dipolar Interactions; Direct Exchange; Super-Exchange; RKKY Interactions 5. Classical Magnetism: Magnetic moment; Magnetic materials and Magnetization; Structure of Atom) 6. Hund Rules: Rule 1; Rule 2; Rule 3. Representation of arrangements of electron in Ground State. 7. Disordered Magnetism: Paramagnetism; Diamagnetism. 8. Ordered Magnetism: Ferromagnetism; Antiferromagnetism; Ferrimagnetism. 9. Order-Broken Symmetry: Broken Symmetry; Landau Theory of Ferromagnetism; Heisenberg and Ising models.Phase transition. 10. Hubbard Model: Introduction; Theory; 1D case; 11. Mott Insulators: Definition; Mott properties; Mott metal-insulator transition; 12. Superfluidity: Definition; Ultra-cold atomic gases; Behaviors of superfluid phases; Theoretical explanations. 13. Introduction of Alloys and Phase Diagram: Definition; Order-Disorder Transformation; Phase diagram for Binary Alloys; Kondo Effect; Phase Separation.
Literature
    required literature
  • KITTEL, Charles. Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. 1. vyd. Praha: Academia. 598 s. 1985. URL info
    recommended literature
  • J. M. D. Coey. Magnetism and Magnetic Materials; Cambridge University Press, 2010.
  • ASHCROFT, Neil W. and N. David MERMIN. Fizika tverdogo tela. Moskva: Mir. 399 s. 1979. info
  • KITTEL, Charles. Kvantová teória tuhých látok. Translated by Svetozár Kalavský - Rudolf Hajossy - Vladimír Urban. 1. vyd. Bratislava: Alfa. 472 s. 1977. info
Teaching methods
The course will run over 13 weeks. There are 2h of lectures and 1h of exercises per week in principle. The lectures will be given by both on board and ppt. Students will need to pass some certain level of exercise in order to access the final exam, that will be done orally at the end of the Fall semester.
Assessment methods
Attendance:10%; Homework: 30%; Final Exam: 60%. Students who cannot done well 60% of homework will not allow to access the final exam. Grading: 90-100%: A; 80-89% B; 70-79%: C; 60-69%:D; 50-59: E; Below 50%: Fail.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
Dr. Hoa Hong NGUYEN (hong.nguyen@mail.muni.cz) Department of Condensed Matter Physics-Physics Section-Faculty of Science
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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