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PHY575 Quantum matter: In-and-out of Equilibrium

Lecturer:

Prof.  Marc Janoschek

Prof. Johan Chang,

Prof. Rina Tazai,

Prof. Elsa Abreu

Lectures: 26-30 January, 10h00-14h00
Exercise Class: TBA
Start: Monday, 26.01.2026
Location: Irchel Campus: Y36 J33

This course provides an introduction to quantum matter phases such as superconductivity, topological and electronic nematic phases, as well as Non-Fermi-liquid and spin liquid states. In the 2026 version of the course, there will be an focus on equilibrium and non-equilibrium quantum matter states. Theory and experimental work will be balanced with emphasis on experimental spectroscopies. The level is adapted such that the course will be useful for both master and PhD students.

Further Information can be found in the course catalogue.

Course Format

Onsite course

Course material

Lecture Date Topic Material (PDF, 23 MB) Exercise Sheets
1 26.01. Introduction, Metals

Lecture-1 (PDF, 1 MB)

Lecture-1-Introduction (PDF, 1 MB)

Exercise-Sheet-1 (PDF, 260 KB)
2   Insulators Lecture-2 (PDF, 13 MB)  
3   Superconductors Lecture-3 (PDF, 23 MB)  
4 27.01. Heavy Fermions Lecture-4 (PDF, 9 MB)  
5   Quantum spin liquids Lecture-5 (PDF, 5 MB)  
6  

Skyrmions

Lecture-6 (PDF, 8 MB)  
7 28.01. Resonant scattering    
8   Charge ordering    
9   Time scales in solids    
10 29.01.

Anomalous Hall effect

   
11   Optical techniques    
12   X-ray+electron techniques    
13 30.01. Mott insulators    
14   Superconducting dynamics     
15   Resonant excitations