Superconductivity: An introduction to the phenomenology and theory of superconductivity - NFPL254

• Anglický název: Superconductivity: An introduction to the phenomenology and theory of superconductivity
• Zajišťuje: Katedra fyziky kondenzovaných látek (32-KFKL)
• Fakulta: Matematicko-fyzikální fakulta
• Platnost: od 2025
• Semestr: letní
• E-Kredity: 3
• Rozsah, examinace: letní s.:2/0, Zk [HT]
• Počet míst: neomezen
• Minimální obsazenost: neomezen
• 4EU+: ne
• Virtuální mobilita / počet míst pro virtuální mobilitu: ne
• Stav předmětu: vyučován
• Jazyk výuky: angličtina
• Způsob výuky: prezenční
• Garant: Dr. rer. nat. Jeroen Custers
• Vyučující: Dr. rer. nat. Jeroen Custers

Anotace

Superconductivity is an intriguing phenomenon that reveals quantum mechanical effects on a macroscopic level. First discovered as the disappearance of electrical resistivity, it represents a very special state of matter.The course provides an introduction to the phenomena of superconductivity, covering different aspects of superconductivity from both theoretical and experimental point of view with a focus on contemporary research. Seminal experiments associated with this phenomenon which led to its advancement will be discussed.

Poslední úprava: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (22.05.2025)

Podmínky zakončení předmětu

Oral examination

Poslední úprava: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (22.05.2025)

Literatura

1. Annet, J. F. (2004), Superconductivity, Superfluids and Condensates, Oxford Master Series in Physics, University of Bristol, Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780198507567

2. de Gennes, P.G. (1989), Superconductivity of Metals and Alloys, Advanced Book Classics, New York, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. Inc. ISBN: 0-201-40842-2 [now also available as e-Book: de Gennes, P.G. (1999). Superconductivity Of Metals And Alloys (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429497032 ]

3. Tinkham, M. (1996), Introduction to Superconductivity, 2nd ed. International Series in pure and applied physics, Singapore, McGraw-Hill Co. ISBN: 0-07-114782-9

4. G. Shirane, W. Thomlinson, and D. E. Moncton, (1980) Superconductivity in d- and f-Band Metals (H. Suhl and M. B. Maple, eds.). Academic Press, New York

Poslední úprava: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (22.05.2025)

Požadavky ke zkoušce

The course is evaluated through an oral examination, with questions based on the topics covered in the syllabus.

Students who do not pass the regular examination are offered an additional examination opportunity shortly thereafter.

Poslední úprava: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (22.05.2025)

Sylabus

1. Experimental findings of Superconductivity

2. Thermodynamic description of Superconductivity

3. Applications in Superconductivity, Josephson junctions, SQUIDS, SNS junctions.

4. Vortices (Motion, Forces)

5. Microscopic Theory of Superconductivity (Cooper, BCS theory, d-wave)

6. Strongly Correlated Superconductors (heavy Fermions, high-Tc, Rashba-type of superconductors).

Poslední úprava: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (22.05.2025)