The Magic of Condensed Matter Physics - From Crystals to Quasiparticles

Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

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Explore the fascinating world of condensed matter physics in this 50-minute lecture by Felix Flicker. Discover how the principles of quantum mechanics manifest in everyday materials, from the formation of crystals to the creation of exotic particles. Learn about practical applications like LEDs and superconductors, and delve into topics such as birefringence, bismuth, crystal structures, quasiparticles, and scanning tunneling microscopy. Gain insights into the quantum underpinnings of matter and understand how modern physics can be viewed as a form of practical magic, illuminating the wizardry behind the world around us.

Syllabus

Introduction
Condensed Matter Physics
Practical Magic
Condensed Matter
Crystals
Birefringence
Bismuth
Crystal structure
Crystal power
Living inside a crystal
Quasiparticles
Scanning tunneling microscopy
Quantum mechanics
State of matter
Magic
Reissner effect
Superconductors
Corona discharge
Superconductivity

Taught by

The Royal Institution

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