Quantum Theory of Matter 2
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic language, the fundamental concepts and the theoretical tools useful for analyzing and interpreting various physical phenomena characteristic of condensed matter and of its interaction with electromagnetic radiation,
with particular attention to the modern developments.
with particular attention to the modern developments.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic language, the fundamental concepts
and the theoretical tools useful for analyzing and interpreting various physical phenomena characteristic of condensed matter and of its interaction with electromagnetic radiation,
with particular attention to the modern developments.
The lectures cover five main topics:
1) Electronic properties of solids: band theory in crystals, insulators, metals
and semiconductors. Fermi surfaces and electron dynamics.
2) Magnetic response in condensed matter. General properties. Magnetic orderings
and ferromagnetism, spin waves and magnons
3) Superconductivity. Phenomenological aspects, Meissner effect. Elements of BCS theory,
Cooper pairs and their properties. Josephson junctions, also in presence of a magnetic field,
and quantum interference phenomena.
4) Radiation-matter interaction. Generalized optical susceptibility. Electric dipole
interaction and microscopic models. Optical properties of solids, low dimensional
structures and photonic band gaps.
5) Generation of coherent radiation and Lasers. Population inversion and gain saturation.
Rate equation models and gain saturation. Characteristics of some lasers.
and the theoretical tools useful for analyzing and interpreting various physical phenomena characteristic of condensed matter and of its interaction with electromagnetic radiation,
with particular attention to the modern developments.
The lectures cover five main topics:
1) Electronic properties of solids: band theory in crystals, insulators, metals
and semiconductors. Fermi surfaces and electron dynamics.
2) Magnetic response in condensed matter. General properties. Magnetic orderings
and ferromagnetism, spin waves and magnons
3) Superconductivity. Phenomenological aspects, Meissner effect. Elements of BCS theory,
Cooper pairs and their properties. Josephson junctions, also in presence of a magnetic field,
and quantum interference phenomena.
4) Radiation-matter interaction. Generalized optical susceptibility. Electric dipole
interaction and microscopic models. Optical properties of solids, low dimensional
structures and photonic band gaps.
5) Generation of coherent radiation and Lasers. Population inversion and gain saturation.
Rate equation models and gain saturation. Characteristics of some lasers.
Professor(s)
Reception:
tuesday 14:30 - 19:00
Department of Physics, via Celoria 16 Milan (fifth floor, room A/5/C3)