Phys 6110 - Quantum Theory of Condensed Matter

Course Number: Phys 6110

Course Name: Quantum Theory of Condensed Matter

Credits: 3 Cr

Instructor: Srimoyee Sen  srimoyee@iastate.edu 

PreReq: Graduate standing or Instructor permission

Course Description

One semester course on the Quantum theory of interacting many body systems. Typically offered in the Spring semester.

Topics covered include:

  • Zero temperature field theory
  • Fermi systems, finite temperature field theory
  • Superconductivity and Superfluidity
  • Gauge theories and topological phases of matter
  • Lattice gauge theory
  • Quantum hall effect
  • Topological field theories