PHYS 7636

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PHYS 7636

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Continuation of PHYS 7635. The course is structured in two parts. The first half is on setting up the formalism and language of correlation function and responses that are used to define properties of phases. The second half is on applying the formalism to different symmetry broken phases (magnetism, superconductivity) and topological phases. The second half will also include topical subjects that are at the frontier of research. 

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 7635, grad level quantum mechanics, grad level statmech.

Comments Undergraduates must take the course for letter grade.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5308 PHYS 7636   LEC 001

  • Physics undergraduates must take this class for a letter grade. If this class if full, refer to https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide for guidance.