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Introduction to topological insulators
Introduction to topological insulators
Student seminar
Dr. Andor Kormanyos
Dr. Alexander Pearce
Prof. G. Burkard
Prerequisites (Voraussetzung): quantum mechanics (IK4)
Recommended (empfohlen): solid state physics (Festkörperphysik)
The theoretical framework that describes the properties of semiconductors and insulators dates back to the times of
the foundation of quantum mechanics. It has proved to be very successful - a good deal of modern semiconductor industry relies on
these early developments. However, about eight years ago it was realised that important aspects of the physics of certain
semiconductors could not be explained by the existing theory and an enhanced band theory, called "topological band theory" is needed.
The materials covered by this new theory are called "topological insulators" and they are in the focus of a very intensive current research effort.
Concepts of topological band theory have since appeared in other fields of physics as well, e.g., in particle physics and string theory.
In this seminar we are planning to cover the basic ingredients of this enhanced band theory. The emphasis will be on the understanding
of core concepts with as simple mathematical tools as possible. We will also discuss the solid state physics background that is needed to
place these concepts into a wider context.
Literature:
Lecture_Notes_arXiv:1509.02295
Rev. Mod. Phys. 82, 1959
Brief review of 2D topological models
Seminar Topics:
03/11/16 - Alessandro David:
The Su-Schrieffer-Heeger Model
10/11/16 - Andor Kormanyos:
Berry phase, Chern number
17/11/16 - Christoph Adelsberger:
Particle pumping
24/11/16 - Matthew Brooks:
2D Chern Insulators
01/12/16 - Alexander Pearce:
Symmetry Classifications of Topological Systems
08/12/16 - Johannes Kreutz:
Absence of smooth global gauge and generic Dirac Hamiltonians in Chern insulators
15/12/16 - Florian Ginzel:
2D Topological insulator lattice models
12/01/17 - Clara Mühlherr
Non-Abelian Berry phase and topological spin-currents
19/01/17 - Andor Kormányos
Wannier functions, Modern Theory of Polarization
26/01/17 - Vladislav Shkolnikov
Z2 invariant for time reversal two dimensional topological insulators
02/02/17 - Alexander Pearce
Topological Insulator Surface States and Electrical Transport
Termine
- Vorlesung: Donnertags, M901, 13.30
- Beginn der Vorlesung: Do 27.10.16
- Ende der Lehrveranstaltungen: