Admission requirements
Recommended: Condensed Matter Physics.
Description
This course provides an intuitive and phenomenological understanding of superconductors as bosonic condensates, exhibiting macroscopic quantum coherence. Students will investigate how superconducting devices, such as Josephson junctions, can be used to create and manipulate exotic quantum symmetries, enabling breakthroughs in quantum computing and sensing. By engaging with current research, students will critically evaluate the fundamental principles and emerging discoveries in quantum materials, connecting core concepts to cutting-edge applications in quantum technology.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
critically analyze and evaluate the physical principles of superconductivity as a macroscopic quantum state;
interpret how superconducting devices enable us to create rare quantum symmetries, relevant to advanced quantum technologies.
Sub-objectives:
Assess the phenomenological description of bosonic condensates (e.g., superconductors and superfluids), and explain their macroscopic quantum behavior.
Describe different classes of pairing symmetries, and discuss their consequences for the physical characteristics of a real material system.
Demonstrate how superconducting devices, such as Josephson junctions, can be utilized to modify a superconducting wavefunction, and reflect on their applications in quantum sensing and qubit chips.
Examine recent research on superconducting materials and devices, reflect critically on their implications, and communicate findings effectively in an oral presentation.
Apply insights from this course to analyze challenges and opportunities in quantum technologies based on superconducting systems.
Timetable
Physics Schedule
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Mode of instruction
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Assessment method
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Homework exercises and a student presentation (usually done in pairs) on a recent research paper, related to the material covered during the course (25%)
Final exam (75%)
Reading list
Material will be made available via Brightspace throughout the course.
Registration
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There are two enrolment periods per year:
Enrolment for the fall opens in July
Enrolment for the spring opens in December
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Note:
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Contact
Lecturer: Dr. K. Lahabi
Remarks
Software
Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, the Faculty of Science will use the software distribution platform Academic Software. Through this platform, you can access the software needed for specific courses in your studies. For some software, your laptop must meet certain system requirements, which will be specified with the software. It is important to install the software before the start of the course. More information about the laptop requirements can be found on the student website.