Superconductivity

3 units

This course introduces the theory and phenomena of superconductivity, from its experimental discovery to modern microscopic theories and applications. Students will earn both the phenomenological descriptions (London equations, Ginzburg–Landau theory) and the microscopic foundations (Cooper pairing, BCS theory, electron–phonon interactions). Special emphasis will be given to applications such as superconducting magnets, RF cavities, and quantum devices, as well as extensions to unconventional superconductors.