Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics (Coursera)

This course is part of the The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter Specialization.

What you'll learn

- Explain superconductivity.

- Discuss fractionalization and particle statistics.

- Define topological phases

- Identify non-equilibrium phases.

Syllabus

Superconductivity

Module 1

In this module we introduce superconductivity and a phenomenological (non-microscopic) theory to describe it.

From BCS Theory of Superconductivity to Fractionalization

Module 2

In this module we introduce a highly microscopic theory of superconductivity known as the BCS theory. We identify a curious consequence of this theory - the phenomenon of spin-charge separation, which is a special case of fractionalization.

Topology in Condensed Matter

Module 3

This module introduces the concept of topology, which plays a central role in modern condensed matter physics.

Non-Equilibrium Phases of Matter

Module 4

This module introduces non-equilibrium quantum matter, a central topic in modern condensed matter physics.