This course introduces the notion of universality, whereby a large zoo of seemingly disparate systems can be described by the same theory. It introduces a powerful and widely applicable concept known as renormalization group which explains where this universality comes from. It introduces some paradigmatic frameworks underpinning condensed matter physics, including band structure and the quasiparticle concept.
Universal Theories
This course is part of The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter Specialization
Instructor: Rahul Nandkishore
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What you'll learn
Explain the concept of universality.
Describe the renormalization group and how it explains universality.
Explain metals and insulators
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the notion of universality and introduces the renormalization group.
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11 videos1 reading2 assignments1 peer review3 discussion prompts
This module continues the presentation of the renormalization group and explains the emergence of universality.
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10 videos2 assignments2 peer reviews5 discussion prompts
This module explores the basics of the Band Theory of Electrons.
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9 videos2 assignments1 peer review4 discussion prompts
This module provides detailed discussion of metals and insulators.
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8 videos3 assignments2 peer reviews4 discussion prompts
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