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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FK506 |
| Name | Superconductors and Their Applications |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET EKİCİBİL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Solve the probable problems on physics project related to superconductivity, Understand the significance of the theory of superconductivity in physical applications
Course Content
Basic phenomena in superconductors, Zero resistivity, Meissner effect, Thermodynamics of superconductors, Phenomenological model of superconductivity, Superconductors in magnetic field, Current state of a superconductor, London equations, Free energy, Type-I and Type-II superconductors, Ginzburg-Landau model, Fluxoid quantization, Cooper pairs, BCS microscopic model, High-Tc materials, Josephson effect, SQUIDs, Applications of superconductors, Superconducting magnets, High-Tc superconductors, Open problems in superconductivity.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognized of basic concept of superconductors |
| LO02 | Solve the probable problems on physics project related to superconductivity |
| LO03 | Classificate of formation of superconductors and their properties |
| LO04 | Understand the significance of the theory of superconductivity in physical applications |
| LO05 | Perceive theory of the high temperature superconductors. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | |
| PLO02 | - | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO03 | - | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO04 | - | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO05 | - | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO06 | - | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | |
| PLO07 | - | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | |
| PLO08 | - | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | |
| PLO09 | - | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | |
| PLO10 | - | Can perform an independent research. | |
| PLO11 | - | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
| PLO12 | - | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | - | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO14 | - | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO15 | - | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | |
| PLO16 | - | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO17 | - | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Overview on Superconductivity | Literature review and reading | |
| 2 | Basic phenomena in superconductors | Literature review and reading | |
| 3 | Thermodynamics of superconductors | Literature review and reading | |
| 4 | Introduction to Electrodynamics of Superconductors | Literature review and reading | |
| 5 | The BCS Theory | Literature review and reading | |
| 6 | Ginzburg-Landau Theory | Literature review and reading | |
| 7 | Magnetic Properties of Classic Type II Superconductors | Literature review and reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for exam | |
| 9 | Josephson Effect I: Basic Phenomena and Applications | Literature review and reading | |
| 10 | Josephson Effect II: Phenomena Unique to Small Junctions | Literature review and reading | |
| 11 | Fluctuation Effects in Classic Superconductors | Literature review and reading | |
| 12 | The High-Temperature Superconductors | Literature review and reading | |
| 13 | Special Topics | Literature review and reading | |
| 14 | Nonequilibrium Superconductivity | Literature review and reading | |
| 15 | Applications of superconductors | Literature review and reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam |