We show the status of researches of modern physics and explain how it has evolved up to now. First, an overview on relativity, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics are presented as they the bases of modern physics. Next, researches in various fields in modern physics, namely condensed matter physics, particle and nuclear physics, and astrophysics are introduced.
This course aims to show students how interesting the modern physics is. It also aims to give instructions to the students who are going to select fields of physics which they will study further in details. The lecture will be organized in an interactive way.
The goal is to have an overview of modern physics before the students study individual lectures on specific topics later.
The fundamentals of relativity, quantum mechanics and statistical physics are described and research activities in various fields of modern physics are introduced.
Relativity, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, modern physics, solid state physics
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Overview on various fields of physics is presented by two faculty members.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Modern science and progress of physics in the 20th centuries | Confirm the outline of the lecture |
Class 2 | History of research in electronics materials and physics | Develop the recognition that fundamental and applied research is both indispensable. |
Class 3 | Relativity | Have a good understanding on the concepts of time, space and gravity. |
Class 4 | Would heatless devices be achievable? | Understand multi-points of view in physics research. |
Class 5 | Quantum theory and quantum mechanics | Have an understanding on how quantum mechanics was invented and established |
Class 6 | Invisible cloak: a few approaches | Let us see the depth of electromagnetism |
Class 7 | Elementary particles and the universe | Recognize the relation between particle- and nuclear-physics and astrophysics |
Class 8 | Physics and medical treatments: replacing with artificial things, from blue to UV LED, x-ray lasers, treatments with particle beams. | Review various possibilities of modern physics in the field of medical treatments |
Not specified
To be introduced during the course.
Students shall submit some reports.
Not in particular.