F7771 Field theoretical methods in solid state physics 1

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2007
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. Bedřich Velický, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Michal Lenc, Ph.D.
Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. Bedřich Velický, CSc.
Timetable
Wed 13:00–16:50 F3,03015
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course deals with the deeper study of the problems developed in F6040 and F6050. The course is aimed to the students of Ms or PhD programme with interest in theoretical techniques.
Syllabus
  • Equilibrium systems 1. Green function at T = 0. Normal systems 2. Typical approximations: RPA, T-matrix, GW. 3. Matsubara's function at T = 0 4. Fluctuation - dissipation theorem 5. Spectral representation and quasiparticles. Landau's theory 6. Spontanneous symmetry breaking and anomalous Green function Non-equilibrium systems 1. Nonequilibrium and its description: density matrix vs. Green function 2. Kadanoff - Baym theory 3. Keldyš' method 4. Transition phenomena, problem of initial conditions 5. Wigner representation, gauge invariance 6. Derivation of quantum transport equations
Literature
  • KADANOFF, Leo P. and Gordon BAYM. Quantum statistical mechanics : Green's function methods in equilibrium and nonequilibrium problems. Cambridge, Mass.: Perseus Books, 1989, xix, 203. ISBN 0201094223. info
Assessment methods
Final project.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
General note: L.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004.
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