The time window for the winter term 2015/2016 is
Oct 12 - Dec 19, 2015 and Jan 4 - Feb 2, 2016.
The following lectures are offered:
General lecture Chaos and Quantum Chaos
| lecturer: | | Prof. R Ketzmerick (Computational Physics, TUD) |
| time: | | On Mondays, 11:10-12:40; On Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 |
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| location: | | BZW A120, Zellescher Weg 17 |
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Hamiltonian chaos: dynamical systems, KAM-theorem, origin of chaotic dynamics, transport in phase space, quantum signatures of chaos: spectra, eigenstates,
semiclassics, Gutzwiller trace formula, random matrix theory, experimental systems. Computer simulations will be used for visualization.
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General lecture Quantum information
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Prof. W Strunz (Theoretical Quantum Optics, TUD) |
| time: | | On Tuesdays, 13.00-14.30; On Thursdays, 11.10-12.40 |
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| location: | | BZW A120 (Zellescher Weg 17)
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1. Introduction 2. Glimpse at classical information theory 3. Quantum states, distance measures, entanglement, correlations, non-locality 4. Quantum communication 5. Quantum computation 6. Quantum noise and quantum
channels 7. Entropy and information
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General lecture Theory of intense laser-matter-interaction
| lecturer: | | Prof. U Saalmann (MPI-PKS) |
| time: | | On Tuesdays, 14.50-16.20; On Thursdays, 14.50-16.20 |
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| location: | | PHY/B214 |
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-- basics, laser-matter coupling, time-dependent Schrödinger equation -- time-dependent density functional theory -- intense-field S-matrix theory, strong-field approximation -- basic processes of laser-atom
interaction (tunnelling, photo-effect, multi-photon absorption, above-threshold ionisation, high-harmonic generation) -- Xray free-electron laser (principle, imaging applications)
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General lecture Concepts of Molecular Modeling
| lecturers: | | Prof. G Cuniberti (Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD)
Dr. R Gutierrez (Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD) |
| time: | | Lecture: On Tuesdays, 9.20-10.50; Exercises: On Wednesdays, 13.00-14.30; Practical: On Wednesdays, 14.50-16.20 |
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| location: | | Lecture: PAU/212/H, Georg-Bähr-Str. 3b
Exercises: ZEU/118/H, Georg-Bähr-Str. 3c |
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General features of molecular mechanics force fields, Energy minimization and general methods for energy surfaces, Statistical and thermodynamic physical properties:
Monte Carlo sampling and molecular dynamics simulations, Computational quantum mechanics, One-electron atoms, Molecular orbitals, Hückel theory, Hartree-Fock equations, DFT,
Elements of structure prediction, Car-Parinello-like simulations
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General lecture Chaos in higher-dimensional systems
| lecturer: | | Dr. A Bäcker (Computational Physics, TUD) |
| time: | | On Tuesdays, 9:20-10:50; On Thursdays, 14:50-16:20 |
| location: | | BZW A120, Zellescher Weg 17 (Tuesdays); HSZ/108 (Thursdays) |
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Many physical systems of interest have more than two degrees of freedom which can lead to highly complicated dynamical behavior. Examples are the solar system, atoms and molecules or particle
accelerators. In this course we give a general introduction to the dynamics of such higher--dimensional systems. Central for the understanding are invariant objects like fixed points, periodic trajectories, invariant tori, and
stable and unstable manifolds. So-called non-linear resonances play a crucial role as they are at the heart of the famous Arnold diffusion, which exclusively occurs in higher-dimensional systems.
The course will make use of a combination of rigorous mathematical results (including ideas of their proofs), physicists reasoning (aka hand-waving of different severity) and numerical investigations.
Lecture homepage here
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Special lecture Time-periodically driven many-body systems:
Theory and recent experiments
| lecturer: | | Dr. A Eckardt (MPI-PKS)
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| time: | | On Wednesdays, 16:40-18:10 |
| location: | | SE2/201, Zellescher Weg 20 |
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Floquet theory (theoretical framework for the treatment of time-periodically driven quantum systems); high-frequency treatment of strongly driven quantum systems; control of many-body lattice systems via peridic driving
(Floquet engineering); application to ultracold quantum gases in optical lattices (theory and experimental results): dynamic localization, control of bosonic Mott transition, "photon" assisted tunneling, creation of artificial
magentic fields; Floquet-Born-Markov theory for open Floquet systems
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Special lecture Superconductivity II
| lecturer: | | Prof. B Büchner (IFW)
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| time: | | On Mondays, 11:10-12:40 |
| location: | | SR B3E.26, IFW, Helmholtzstr. 20 |
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The course will cover the most interesting topics of modern research in the field of unconventional superconductivity. We will discuss novel materials (pnictides, cuprates, ruthenates, etc.) where puzzling phenomena occur,
the most advanced experimental methods (ARPES, STM, RXS, etc.) which probe their physical properties as well as the fundamental questions (symmetry of the order parameter, electronic correlations, Fermi surface instabilities, etc.)
which stay on the way of complete theory of superconductivity.
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Special lecture Stochastic Processes
| lecturer: | | Prof. H Kantz (MPI-PKS) |
| time: | | On Tuesdays, 13:00-14:30 |
| location: | | SE2/201, Zellescher Weg 20 |
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Stochastic processes comprise a large class of models
where uncertainty in the time evolution plays a crucial role.
We introduce the basic concepts, present a classification,
and will then put the main emphasis on Markov models
in discrete and continuous time. The Fokker Planck equation
and its relationship to stochastic differential equations will
be discussed in detail. Several stochastic problems such as
waiting time distributions, hopping rates, and stochastic
resonance will be discussed in this framework.
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Special lecture Quantum Information and Computation
| lecturer: | | Dr. J H Bardarson (MPI-PKS);
Prof. R Moessner (MPI-PKS)
Dr. F Pollmann (MPI-PKS) |
| time: | | On Wednesdays, 16.40-18.10 |
| location: | | MPI-PKS seminar room 1 or 3 |
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Basics of quantum mechanics including measurements, density matrices, entanglement, and qubits; quantum information theory: classical + quantum channels, cryptography, Holevo's theorem; quantum computation: algorithms and
error corrections; complexity theory; physical realizations of quantum computers including topolological ones; and efficient simulations on classical computers.
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Special lecture Computational Materials Science:
Advanced Continuum Modeling
| lecturer: | | Prof. G Cuniberti (Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD)
Dr. M Bobeth
(Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD) |
| time: | | On Mondays, 9.20-10.50 (Lecture)
On Fridays, 7.30-9.00, every second week (Practical) |
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| location: | | Hallwachsstr. 3, seminar room 115, PC pool |
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Advanced mathematical methods for continuum modeling, Determination of effective macroscopic properties of complex phase morphologies,
Modeling of diffusion-convection-processes during microstructure development, Growth processes driven by external fields and capillary driven interface movement
(e.g. nanowire growth from solution, sintering), Phase field modeling for simulation of complex phase boundary evolution, Finite-difference- and spectral methods for numerical solution of related partial
differential equations, Variational formulation and solution by the finite element method
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Special lecture Molecular Electronics
| lecturer: | | Prof. G Cuniberti (Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD)
Dr. F Moresco (Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD) |
| time: | | On Wednesdays, 11.10-12.40; Exercises on Thursdays, 7.30-9.00 |
| location: | | Max Bergmann Center, Budapester Str. 27 |
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In this lecture the focus is on the basis of molecular electronics. Physicals effects and experimental methods will be treated. The students will learn the main experimental techniques and theoretical tools which allow to
investigate and develop electronic systems at the molecular and atomic scale.
In particular, the following points will be discussed in detail: Electronic properties of molecules, Transport mechanisms at the nanoscale, Molecules as electronic devices (diodes, transistors, sensors),
Scanning probe techniques, Molecular contacts and controlled break junction technique, Connecting strategies and molecular architecture
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Special lecture Magnetism on the nanoscale
| lecturer: | | Prof. B Büchner (IFW);
Dr. S. Wurmehl (IFW);
Dr. T Mühl (IFW);
Dr. J. Dufouleur (IFW) |
| time: | | On Mondays, 16:40-18:10 |
| location: | | SR D2E.27, IFW, Helmholtzstr. 20 |
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The aim of this lecture is to give an insight into the exiting research in the field of magnetism and magnetic materials on the nanoscale. We will start with an introduction in the basics of (ferro)magnetism and
magnetic materials with particular focus on magnetic anisotropy, domains and exchange biasand we will give an introduction to magnetic microscopy. Using this knowledge, superparamagnetism and molecular magnets will be discussed
before we turn to spindynamics including e.g. a discussion on spin transfer torque. During this course, we will cover aspects of spin transport phenomena such as giant and tunneling magneto resistance.
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Special lecture Introduction to Bionanotechnology
| lecturer: | | Prof. G Cuniberti (Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD)
Dr. J Opitz (Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD) |
| time: | | On Thursdays, 9.20-10.50 |
| location: | | Max-Bergmann-Center, Budapester Str. 27 |
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Applications of biomimetical principles for the synthesis of nanostructures
and nanopatterns and the molecular structure of biomaterials. The main topics are:
Cellular machines and the engineering approach, DNA based nanotechnology, BioNEMS, Interaction of biomolecules and solid state surfaces, Biotemplating: nanomaterial synthesis based on proteins and DNA,
Template development in biological structures, Antibody and aptamere - intelligent nano-building-blocks, Physical principals, Biomolecular sensor technology
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Seminar Current Topics in Materials Science
| lecturer: | | Prof. G Cuniberti (Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TUD) |
| time: | | On Fridays, 11.10-12.40, Practical: On Thursdays, 7.30-9.00
NOTE: Participants should send an e-mail to seminar@nano.tu-dresden.de
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| location: | | Hallwachsstr. 3, seminar room 115 |
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Tutor presentations on: Scientific presentation, Leadership, Scientific marketing, Industrial property protection
Student presentations on current topics in materials science, including but not limited to: new materials, solar cells, bioenergy, fuel cells, thermoelectricity,
green computing, energy production and storage
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