Duration
15h Th
Number of credits
| Master in physics (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits | |||
| Advanced Master in Nanotechnologies | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course presents some selected topics on superconductivity.
The subjects that will be addressed are:
Chapter I. Ginzburg-Landau equations
Chapter II. Proximity effect
Chapter III. Josephson junctions and weak links
Chapter IV. SQUID
Chapter V. BCS
Chapter VI. Tunneling
Chapter VII. Andreev reflection, charge imbalance, Phase slips
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of the course, the students will be able to understand some of the surprising consequence of this macroscopic quantum condensate and its interaction with the environment.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
It is convenient to have basic knowledge of solid state physics including an introduction to superconductivity.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Each of the chapters will be developed on the blackboard.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Recommended or required readings
There is no syllabus or document outlining all the essential information about the course.
Some reference books:
- V.V. Schmidt, "The Physics of Superconductors"
- M. Tinkham, "Introduction to Superconductivity"
- P.G. de Gennes, "Superconductivity of Metals and Alloys"
- Charles P. Poole Jr., Horacio A. Farach and Richard J. Creswick, "Superconductivity"
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
The evaluation method is not yet determined and will be discussed with the students during the first lecture.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Alejandro V. Silhanek
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bât. B5A, R/53
Allée du 6 août, 19
B- 4000 Sart Tilman
BELGIUM
Phone : 04 366 36 32
Email: asilhanek@uliege.be