Placement Information
Year you started your placement
2014
Placement period
May – August, September – December
Supervisor’s name
Andreas Schnyder
Project Details
Overview
My research project is to look at the bound states localized at defects in different types of superconductors. This is first done computationally, by numerically diagonalizing a Hamiltonian. Then, the goal is to obtain the same results analytically.
Project objectives
The current objective is to characterize the vortex bound states of the chiral singlet superconductor. Specifically, we want to know if zero energy bound states exist, and if there is a difference between the vortex and antivortex. This is first done computationally, and then the goal is to show the same results analytically.
Research outcomes
Project status
Completed
Expected completion date
DarrickLee – 2014 – Presentation
My Co-op Experience at MPI
Why did you apply for a placement with Max Planck Institute?
I wanted some experience in theoretical physics research to see if this is what I want to do in the future.
What recommendations do you have for students who wish to participate in MPI-UBC exchange program?
My recommendation is to work hard to understand the physics courses while at UBC to have a solid base before starting the research here at Max Planck.
Tell us about your travels and cultural experiences in Germany and the rest of the Europe
My time in Europe and Germany has been truly eye-opening. I have traveled to many cities such as Basel, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam, Zurich, Rovinj, Bruges, and a couple more.
