Area of Specialization: Condensed Matter Physics (Cologne)

In the Condensed Matter Physics module you will deepen previous knowledge and specialize in condensed matter physics, aqcuire and train new skills. This includes

• their understanding and knowledge of the main concepts (experimental & theoretical) of condensed matter physics,
• to get familiar with some important experimental methods in condensed matter physics,
• to apply the main concepts to selected up-to-date research topics of experimental condensed matter physics.

The module prepares for topics of current research in condensed matter physics and towards their own research activity within the master thesis. The module is subdivided into core courses, specialized courses, an advanced seminar, a research internship and lectures, problem classes, seminar (optional), research internship (guidance to independent research; optional).

You can find the courses on Klips.

Seminars:

• Condensed Matter Physics I: winter semester, 6 credit points, 3+1 hours per week, Details
• Condensed Matter Physics II: summer semester, 6 credit points, 3+1 hours per week, Details
• Superconductivity: winter semester, 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Magnetism: summer semester, 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Experimental Methods in Condensed Matter Physics: summer semester, 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Physics of Surfaces and Nanostructures: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Introduction to Neutron-Scattering: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Optical Spectroscopy: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Photons and Matter: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Solid State Spectroscopy: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Topological Matter: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Spintronics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Mesoscopic Physics: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Quantum Nanoscience: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Solar Energy Conversion: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Semiconductor Physics and Nanoscience: 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details
• Additional sepcialized courses as announced
• Advanced Seminar on current topics in Condensed Matter Physics: winter/summer term, 3 credit points, 2 hours per week, Details