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| Code | FK0056 |
| Name | PhaseTransitions and Nonlinear Sytems II |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To learn all the theories of Phase Transitions and to provide analytical thinking
Course Content
The Landau Theory of Phase Transition, Heisenberg Model, XY model, Common Features of the mean field Theories, Corelation Functions, Fluctuations and breakdown of Landau Teori, Scaling in static dynamic and non equilibrium Phenomena.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Phase Transitions and the Renormalization Group by Nigel Goldenfeld
Notes
Phase Transitions and the Renormalization Group by Nigel Goldenfeld
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Use the Phase transition theories. |
| LO02 | Express the common features of Landau Theory, Heisenberg Model, XY model, Mean Field Theories |
| LO03 | Explain the Phase Transition cocept. |
| LO04 | Define the Phase Transition Types. |
| LO05 | Explain the phase diagrams. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the equipment used in the field. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret information in their field written and oral | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. | |
| PLO18 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can develop original solutions to physical problems. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landau Theory of Phase Transitions | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Landau Theory of Phase Transitions (more) | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Landau Theory of Phase Transitions-more | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Heisenberg Model | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Heisenberg Model (more) | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | XY model | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | XY model (more) | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Common features of Mean Field Theories | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Common features of Mean Field Theories (more) | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Correlation functions | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Correlation functions (more) | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Distortion and deviations of Landau Theory | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Distortion and deviations of Landau Theory (more) | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Distortion and deviations of Landau Theory-more) | Source scanning and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||