PHYSICS 242C · PHYS 242CTopology of Condensed Matter
Physics · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
Covers advanced topics in condensed matter physics with focus on topology (both in real and momentum spaces). Systematic exposition of Berry phases and Chern numbers, along with underlying differential-geometric structure. Concrete practical examples including Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model for polyacetylene and Majorana modes in one-dimensional superconductors, quantum Hall effects and topological insulators in two and three dimensions. Insights drawn from quantum pumping and bulk-edge correspondence especially emphasized. Range of topics based on topological defects in magnetic and superconducting systems and exploration of notions of topology for quantum transport and quantum information applications. Focus on aspects whose robustness is rooted in topological characteristics.
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When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
Official UCLA wording
Requisites: courses 241A, 241B, 241C, 242A, 242B.
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PHYSICS 242C
- PHYSICS 241ASolid-State Physics
- PHYSICS 140AIntroduction to Solid-State Physics
- PHYSICS 140BQuantum States of Matter
- PHYSICS 215AStatistical Physics
- PHYSICS 221CQuantum Mechanics
- PHYSICS 221AQuantum Mechanics
- PHYSICS 221BQuantum Mechanics
- PHYSICS 241BSolid State Physics
- PHYSICS 241CSolid State Physics
- PHYSICS 242AAdvanced Solid-State Theory
- PHYSICS 242BAdvanced Solid-State Theory
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