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Superconductivity
The main goal of this course is to present the superconductivity – the most famous macroscopic quantum phenomenon – and related effects, applications, and materials.
Syllabus
After a brief historical overview of superconductivity, three theoretical approaches to the phenomenon will be presented: London theory, Ginzburg-Landau approach, and the microscopic BCS theory. The DC- , AC- and magnetic properties of superconductors will be studied. Special attention will be devoted to quantum phase coherence aspects, such as the Josephson effect. In parallel, applications of superconductivity-related phenomena will be introduced and discussed. Material aspects will be also presented, with an emphasis to high-Tc superconductors, pnictides, among others. Depending on the time schedule, 1-2 runs of laboratory works will be offered to students, followed by a “workshop” – a series of scientific presentations of the obtained results in a front of other students and professors.
Prerequisites
Evaluation
Written exam