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The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the concepts, methods and consequences of quantum physics.

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Starting from a microscopic description, the course introduces to the physics of quantum fluids focusing on basic concepts like Bose-Einstein condensation, superfluidity, and Fermi liquid theory.