Superconductivity, FYST84/FFFN40

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Superconductivity, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Content​​

The course aims to teach the fundamental theoretical concepts behind superconductivity. Students will also learn to apply analytical and numerical methods to investigate simple phenomena in superconductors based on the London equations, Ginzburg-Landau theory, and BCS theory. Additionally, they will gain basic knowledge of various methods for experimentally studying the properties of superconducting materials. The course will also provide insight into the use of superconductors in some technical applications, with a particular focus on quantum computers and other quantum technologies.

General information

• Course codes: FYST84 (Science faculty), FFFN40 (LTH)
• Semester: spring
• Study period: ​second
• Level: ​second cycle
• Language: English
• Forms of teaching: lectures and student-led lectures
• Assessment: assignments, student-led lectures, and an oral examination

Syllabus

Read the syllabi on Lund University's central website:

• FYST84 syllabus on lu.se (in English)
• FYST84 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish)
• FFFN40 syllabus on lth.se Links to an external site.

Course literature

• Annett, James F: Superconductivity, superfluids, and condensates. New York : Oxford University Press, 2004, ISBN: 0198507550
• Handouts

Course responsible teachers

Martin Leijsne, martin.leijnse@ftf.lth.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

• Enter FYST84 in the search box to search for the schedule on TimeEdit. Links to an external site.
• Click this link to access all schedules of LTH courses.

Entry requirements

Science faculty

To be admitted to the course, 75 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics are required, or a bachelor's degree in physics or equivalent – in both cases, including knowledge equivalent to FYSB22 Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits, and FYSC23 Solid State Physics, 7.5 credits. Additionally, English 6/B and basic eligibility are required.

LTH

Assumed prior knowledge: Knowledge of quantum mechanics corresponding to FMFN01 Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course 1, 7.5 credits, knowledge corresponding to FAFF55 Atomic Physics, 6 credits, and knowledge corresponding to FFFF01 Electronic Materials, 7.5 credits, or FFFF05 Solid State Physics, 7.5 credits.

Application

Science faculty

Apply to the course through the Swedish website Antagning.se Links to an external site. (in Swedish). Read more about the course and, during the application period, how to apply via below links. 

• Read about the course FYST84 on Lund University's central website (in English).
• Read about the course FYST84 on Lund University's central website (in Swedish).

Please note: to see if the course is open for application, always check the Swedish web page.

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course.
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LTH

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

Doctoral studies

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible and forskarutbildning@fysik.lu.se.

Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, or approved by your supervisor to have it counted towards your exam.

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