Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PH6466 : Low Temperature Properties of Matter { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Prakash Nath Vishwakarma
Syllabus
Gases & liquids: Kinetic theory of gases thermodynamic properties equations of state viscosity thermal conductivity diffusion in gases surface tension in liquids Solids: Free electron model band theory of solids defects in solids electrical conductivity thermoelectric power thermal conductivity heat capacity mechanical properties. Magnetism: Paramagnetism ferromagnetism diamagnetism magnetic susceptibility magnetic domains Bloch wall. Superconductivity: discovery and review type I & II superconductors electrical, thermal & magnetic properties critical current density and critical magnetic field BCS theory isotope effect microwave absorption Josephson junction SQUIDS. Superconducting Magnets: Material magnet construction stability techniques. Low temperature thermometry: Thermocouples resistance thermometer magnetic thermometer noise thermometer
Course Objectives
- To learn the behaviour of matter at low temperature
- To learn about new insights of matter due to low temperature
Course Outcomes
The out come of this course is learning of material properties and new physics, due to low temperature
Essential Reading
- C. Kittel,, Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley & Sons , 7th Edition
- D. Tabor, Gases, Liquids and solids, Cambridge University Press , 3rd edition
Supplementary Reading
- Franck Pobel, Matter and Methods at Low Temperatures, Springer , 2007
- G. K. White & Philip J. Meeson, Experimental Techniques in Low Temperature Physics, Oxford University Press , Fourth Edition