Coupled wire construction for two-dimensional metals
Project Description
This is a theoretical exploring more unconventional ways to describe metals in two spatial dimensions. Free-fermion metals are usually described in the momentum space, but many of there physical properties are similar to a collection of one-dimensional metals that are suitably combined together in the real space. This project explores an explicit construction for obtaining two-dimensional metals with different Fermi surface characteristics by weaving one-dimensional metals together in the real space.
Supervisor
PO, Hoi Chun
Quota
2
Course type
UROP1000
Applicant's Roles
To carry out theoretical studies, both analytical and numerical, on the properties of the model constructed within the proposed framework.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
- To familiarize with the basic notions in theoretical condensed matter physics
- To acquire basic skills relevant for research in theoretical physics
- To appreciate the connection between phases of matter in different spatial dimensions
- To acquire basic skills relevant for research in theoretical physics
- To appreciate the connection between phases of matter in different spatial dimensions
Complexity of the project
Challenging