Proseminar: Physik der Kondensierten Materie (43141-01 Proseminar 4 KP)
last updated June 8, 2017, tc
Spring Semester 2015
Prerequesites
Physics 1-4, condensed matter physics, (quantum mechanics), (parallel 6. semester statistical mechanics)
Syllabus
Advanced topics from condensed matter physics
Structure
Students will pick one topic (from a list, or suggest your own topic) and present it to the class (30 minutes talk plus discussion), with the goal of giving a pedagogical introduction at a level that can be followed by the class. The slides (pdf) and a 2 page summary (pdf, from LaTeX) are to be handed in. No problem sets. Topics from both theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics are available.
Goals
- learn selected topics of condensed matter physics (more advanced compared to the introductory lecture of the fall semester)
- presentation skills
- discussion skills
- literature research
Teaching Assistants
The teaching assistants (TAs) will guide the students through the preparation of the talk and 2-page summary. Also, there will be a demo talk done by a TA to give a good example.
Schedule
| Feb 19 | 1st meeting, room 4.1, 12:15pm, infos and organization |
| before March 6 | Email the coordinator Peter Makk your topic of choise (plus an alternative). |
| before March 13 | Assignments of TAs and set of dates for presentations. There will be typically two presentations per week. |
| April 9 | Student presentation start |
Grades
The grades are pass/fail. Students are expected to attend class every Tursday. Students and TAs will fill out a feedback form (anonymous) after each talk giving the presenter an evaluation. An insufficient presentation will get a fail. A second attempt is possible. Please note that the preparation is a considerable effort (4KP).
Language
Englisch
Teaching Team
| Name | office | phone | lang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Makk | 1.15 | 7 3906 | E | Coordinator |
| Dr. Christian Scheller | 1.10 | 7 3786 | D/E | |
| Bilal Kalyoncu | 1.12 | 7 3691 | E | |
| Taras Patlatiuk | 1.10 | 7 3786 | E | |
| Dr. Minkyung Jung | 1.15 | 7 3906 | E | |
| Dr. Dominik Zumbühl | 1.16a | 7 3693 | D/E |
Proseminar Talks
| Date | Name | Topic of the talk |
|---|---|---|
| 19.05.2016 | Constantin Lang | Quantum Hall Effect |
| 19.05.2016 | M.J. Carballido | Majoranas |
| 19.05.2016 | Patrick Winkler | Quantum Computer |
| 26.05.2016 | Kristopher Cerveny | Mosfets |
| 26.05.2016 | Maxim Nenkov | Superfluidity |
| 02.06.2016 | Noemi Contreras | Carbon Nanotubes |
| 02.06.2016 | Sebastian Wagner | Superconductivity |
Physik der Kondensierten Materie (10878-01 Vorlesung mit Übung 6KP)
last updated June 1, 2017, tc
Fall Semester 2015
Fall semester 2016
- Lectures: Thursdays, 12:15-14:00 and Fridays, 10:15-12:00, HS2
- Exercises: Thuesdays, 13:15-15:00, 3 groups (see below)
Prerequisites
Physics 1-4, math cycle, mechanics, electrodynamics, (parallel in 5th semester quantum mechanics and atomic and nuclear physiks, in 6th semester statistical mechanics)
Syllabus
Introduction to solid state physics, structure, lattice vibrations, electrons, semiconductors, magnetism
Language
English
Lecture Notes
The lectures are based in part on Steve Simon's recent lectures and book (lecture notes 2012 available here) and the KoMa lecture notes by Christian Schönenberger (available here and on ADAM).
Exam
Wednesday, 11.1.2017, 10:00-12:00 (to be confirmed, 2nd Wednesday in January)
Written exam, 2 hours, similar to problem sets
Allowed
- handwritten notes, max 5 pages A4 (double sided) or 10 pages (single sided)
- non-programmable calculator
- English-German dictionary
Forbidden is everything else, in particular wireless/cellular devices, will lead to exclusion from the exam
Repetition Exam
Can be taken upon request during summer break if all participants of repetition agree to an oral exam.
Exercises
Tuesdays, 12:00-14:00
first meeting: Tuesday, 22.9.15, 12:15 (hints for set #1)
problem sets are available on ADAM
| release | Fridays |
| hints | Tuesdays |
| due | Fridays, 10:00 before lecture, leave answer in folder at office 1.10 |
| returned (corrected) | Tuesday in exercise |
| discussion | Tuesdays |
In order to pass/obtain the 6KP, 60% or more of the exercise points are required. The exam sets the grade.
Teaching Team
| Name | Office | Phone | Lang | Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taras Patlatiuk | 1.10 | 7 3786 | E | Physics 1.09 |
| Bilal Kalyoncu | 1.12 | 7 3691 | E | Biozentrum 106 |
| Jan Overbeck | 0.23 | 7 3780 | D/E | Phys. Chem. Kl Hörsaal PC 4.04 |
| Christian Scheller | 1.10 | 7 3786 | D/E | |
| Dario Maradan | 1.12 | 7 3691 | D/E | |
| Dominik Zumbühl | 1.16a | 7 3693 | D/E |