Time and place: Thursday 12:15-14:00, Department of Physics, Seminarzimmer 4.1

Prerequisites

Physics 1-4, Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Mechanics, (parallel in 6th semester Statistical Mechanics)

Syllabus

Selected topics from experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics.

In previous semesters, a number of condensed matter physics proseminars have existed, e.g. Proseminar Oberflächenphysik, Proseminar theoretische Physik (condensed matter) and Proseminar Physik der kondensierten Materie (general introductory KoMa proseminar). These were merged into a single proseminar covering the entire broad spectrum of condensed matter physics including both theoretical as well as experimental condensed matter physics. This should result in a larger number of participants, providing a broader range of topics and feed back, thus improving the learning experience.

Note that in the fall semester, the proseminar in experimental nano- and quantumphysics is organized as a more advanced proseminar covering state-of-the-art and/or recent research results.

Structure

Students will pick one topic (from a list, or suggest your own topic) and present it to the class (30 minutes talk plus discussion), with the goal of giving a pedagogical introduction at a level that can be followed by the class. The slides (pdf) and a 2 page summary (pdf, from LaTeX) are to be handed in. No problem sets. Topics from both theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics are available.

Goals

• Learn selected topics of condensed matter physics (more advanced compared to the introductory lecture of the fall semester)
• Presentation skills
• Discussion skills
• Literature research

Teaching assistants

The teaching assistants (TAs) will guide the students through the preparation of the talk and 2-page summary. Also, there will be a demo talk done by a TA to give a good example.

Schedule

Grades

Number grades 1-6 will be awarded, based on the in-class presentation and the 2-page summary. Students are expected to attend class every Thursday. Students and TAs will fill out a feedback form (anonymous) after each talk giving the presenter an evaluation. Please note that the preparation is a considerable effort (4KP).

Language

English

Teaching Team

Proseminar Talks

Time and place: Thursday 12:15-14:00, Department of Physics, Seminarzimmer 4.1