Lectures on holographic methods for condensed matter physics

TL;DR

This paper provides an overview of holographic methods applied to condensed matter physics, covering topics from equilibrium states to transport phenomena and superconductivity, aimed at bridging high energy and condensed matter physics.

Contribution

It offers a comprehensive introduction to holographic techniques tailored for condensed matter applications, emphasizing practical topics and addressing common questions.

Findings

Holographic methods can model condensed matter phenomena.

Progression from equilibrium to superconductivity in holography.

Accessible background material for high energy physicists.

Abstract

These notes are loosely based on lectures given at the CERN Winter School on Supergravity, Strings and Gauge theories, February 2009 and at the IPM String School in Tehran, April 2009. I have focused on a few concrete topics and also on addressing questions that have arisen repeatedly. Background condensed matter physics material is included as motivation and easy reference for the high energy physics community. The discussion of holographic techniques progresses from equilibrium, to transport and to superconductivity.