Course title
N1710400,P1710100,Q1710200,R1710300,V1710500
Introduction to Modern Physics

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Course description
This is an introductory modern physics course covering special relativity theory and quantum mechanics.
Purpose of class
To understand the way of thinking of modern physics through relativity theory and quantum theory.
Goals and objectives
  1. To understand the way of thinking and the view of nature of modern physics.
  2. To understand calculational techniques of modern physics
  3. To study applications of modern physics
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to special relativity I: Galilei transformation Survey modern phyics. 190minutes
2. Introduction to special relativity II: Relativity of spacetime, time dilation, and contraction of length Think what happens if you see an object running with light velocity! Study the Lorenz transformation. 190minutes
3. Introduction to special relativity III:
New composition of velocities law
Study the traditional composition of velocities law 190minutes
4. Introduction to special relativity IV:
Relativistic mechanics and the relation between energy and mass.
Think about a mass. 190minutes
5. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I:
Brief survey of quantum mechanics with historical view and
Bohr's model for hydrogen atom.
Study classical model of atoms 190minutes
6. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II:
Duality of waves and particles. Einstein-de Broglie relation.
Think about the definition of wave and particle: how they are inconsistent each other. 190minutes
7. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics III:
Schroedinger equation.
Study Schroedinger equation 190minutes
8. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics IV:
Uncertatinty relation
Think about the error in phycics 190minutes
9. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics V: 常微分方程式,位置エネルギーと力を復習 190minutes
10. トンネル現象とその応用 9回目講義の復習 190minutes
11. 水素原子モデルI:シュレディンガー方程式の固有値問題 ボーアの原子模型を復習 190minutes
12. 水素原子モデルII:シュレディンガー方程式の固有関数と電子雲 11回目講義の復習 190minutes
13. 原子構造:パウリの排他原理 12回目講義の復習 190minutes
14. 量子の不思議:EPRパラドックスとベルの定理 実在とは何かを考える 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Reports Reports of calculations Mini exam Total.
1. 20% 15% 5% 40%
2. 15% 15% 5% 35%
3. 15% 5% 5% 25%
Total. 50% 35% 15% -
Evaluation method and criteria
授業中に行う小テストとレポートに基づいて評価する予定だが,人数が多い場合は期末試験を行う.
Textbooks and reference materials
講義で紹介する予定
Prerequisites
力学,確率論,微分方程式を学んでいると理解の助けになる.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 木曜日10:40-12:10
Relation to the environment
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Regionally-oriented
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Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
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