Lecture Course on ÒElectron
CorrelationsÓ
PHY 422.1 & 2
By Bruce Patterson and Thomas Greber, UZH
A lecture course for Master
and PhD students,
2h Lecture +1h Exercises, 6
(ETHZ & UZH) Credit-Points
This is an Online Learning And Training (OLAT) supported course
(in English)
HS
09
Monday
14-17, Irchel 36K08 (Alte Bibliothek)
Start: September 21 2009
(Outline, Vorbesprechung, in room 36H05)
Intent:
This
course for non-experts will outline the problems of modern correlated electron
physics, relating observations and concepts.
Contents:
Starting
from a repetition of atomic theory in conjunction with the Pauli principle, we
treat molecular bonds and two electron correlations. Subsequently, we discuss
Fermi liquids (exchange and correlation) and ultimately correlated d-and
f-electron systems and their manifestations in magnetism and superconductivity
in the Òcharge-lattice-spin triangleÓ. Cuprates as well as the layered iron
arsenides are discussed. In one lecture we will treat the Dirac-physics in graphene.
The
lectures introduce each topic on the basis of experimental observations using a
few recurring key methods.
Style:
The
lectures will be held in English.
In
the second half of the course invited guests will give short talks.
Exercises
will stimulate individual thinking.
OLAT
is introduced for an efficient training.
Goals
(ÒLernzieleÓ):
áTo become familiar with the vocabulary of correlated electron physics.
áTo understand the basic concepts of correlated electron physics.
áTo learn on the capabilities and limitations of the experimental
methods.
For
more see: http://www.physik.unizh.ch/lectures/electroncorrelations/