Syllabus:
In this course, fundamental principles of electrical and thermal transport in condensed matter will be discussed, starting with the Boltzmann Transport Equation (BTE) and the Relaxation Time Approximation (RTA). Based on this, scattering mechanisms of electrons and phonons will be analyzed. We'll talk about models for electrical, including the definition of transport coefficients in condensed matter. In analogy, thermal transport and its corrispondent transport coefficients will be treated. Both electrical and thermal transport properties eventually lead to the examination of thermoelectric properties, best characterized by the figure of merit which is obtained from Seebeck coefficient, thermal and electrical conductivity.
This course includes 2-3 hours of practical exercise using the ab initio code Quantum Espresso for the calculation of the electronic structure and transport coefficients.
Depending on the preferences of the participating students, this course can be given in English.  

Teaching modality:
Online  

Examination:
Exercises carried out during the practical session have to be documented which will then be evaluated by the lecturer.