Advanced Condensed Matter Theory

3 EC

Semester 2, period 5

5354ACMT3Y

Owner Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
Coordinator dr. V. Gritsev
Part of Master Physics and Astronomy, track Advanced Matter and Energy Physics, Master Physics and Astronomy, track Theoretical Physics,

Course manual 2025/2026

Objectives

  • To know the theory of critical phenomena of different types and scales.
  • To master with different techniques: transfer matrix, exact solutions, renormalization group.

Teaching methods

  • Lecture
  • Seminar
  • Self-study
  • Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis

Learning activities

Activity

Hours

Hoorcollege

12

Tentamen

4

Werkcollege

12

Self study

56

Total

84

(3 EC x 28 uur)

Attendance

  • Some course components require compulsory attendance. If compulsory attendance applies, this will be indicated in the Course Catalogue which can be consulted via the UvA-website. The rationale for and implementation of this compulsory attendance may vary per course and, if applicable, is included in the Course Manual.

    • Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    1 (100%)

    Tentamen

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    WeeknummerOnderwerpenStudiestof
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • dr. V. Gritsev