NANS7010 NANO1/PH2: Introduction to Quantum Magnetism (JSS33) (3 cr)

This course will cover different aspects of quantum magnetism, including:

• The origin and form of magnetic interactions in solids, their breadth, and numerical approaches for their estimation
• Magnetic excitations in different models; spin-waves, spinons, etc. - and the measurements that detect them
• Gentle introduction to gauge theories for quantum spin states; the zoo of excitations and spin-liquid classifications

After passing the course students should:

• Have a sound understanding of the origin of magnetic interactions in the solid-state.
• Understand the theoretical models and numerical approaches used for the estimation.
• Understand the consequences of electronic interactions in materials.
• Have a basic understanding of gauge theories for quantum states.
• Have a general understanding of the spin-liquid classifications and currently relevant topics in quantum magnetism. 

Bachelor of science is highly recommended