PHYS 7461 - Methods in Condensed Matter Theory

Selected theoretical and/or computational methods applied to classical and quantum condensed matter systems. Methods discussed may include density-functional theory, ab-initio molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo techniques, perturbative renormalization group methods, non-equilibrium Green’s functions, bosonization, etc. Applications will be to classical and quantum liquids, strongly correlated materials, glasses, surface phenomena, etc.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I