Physics 598 CMX - Fall 2020- Instructors: Taylor Hughes and Vidya Madhavan
Condensed Matter Physics: Advanced Topics in Electronic Materials
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Course description: The goal of this course is to set the foundation for future research in condensed matter physics. Advanced topics in electronic materials will be covered will be covered including: topological insulators and superconductors, Dirac and Weyl semimetals. Spin-orbit coupling and spintronics. Low dimensional heterostructures. Experimental techniques. Introduction to correlated systems including Fermi-Liquid theory, and self-energy. Prerequisite: Phys 427;Phys 580, 560. Web Page: http://courses.physics.illinois.edu/phys598CMX/ |
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Days, Time: |
Tuesday, Thursday 2:30 - 3:50 PM |
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Location: |
Zoom |
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Instructor: |
Taylor L. Hughes Vidya Madhavan |
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Instructor Office: |
2115 Engineering Sciences Bldg. (ESB) [TLH] 1018 MRL (Supercon) [VM] |
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Prof. Office Hours: |
Tuesdays 1130am to 1230pm at Zoom Link Below. [TLH] |
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TA/Grader: |
Mark Hirsbrunner (hrsbrnn2@illinois.edu) Tony Mirasola |
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TA Offices: |
Mark Hirsbrunner : ESB 4133 |
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TA Office Hours: |
Mark Hirsbrunner: 3-4pm Wednesday Tony Mirasola: 9am-10am Monday |
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Zoom Links |
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Recommended Textbook: |
Modern Condensed Matter Physics by S. Girvin and K. Yang
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Syllabus: |
See here. |
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Lecture Notes and Recorded Lectures