Course title
N1710400,P1710100,Q1710200,R1710300,V17105002
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 		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:
Measurement of momentum 		Review the concept of momentum 190minutes
9. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics V:
Uncertatinty relation 		Think about the error in phycics 190minutes
10. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VI-i:
Modern view of nature and theoretical framework of Quantum Mechancis 		Watch online lectures and prepare list of questions 190minutes
11. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VI-ii:
Modern view of nature and theoretical framework of Quantum Mechancis 		Watch online lectures and prepare list of questions 190minutes
12. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VII:
Born's rule and probabilistic interpretation 		Study a probability 190minutes
13. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VIII:
Spectrum of Hydrogen atom 		Study eigenvalue problem 190minutes
14. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VIV:
Final Exam and Bell's theorem 		Think what is a reality 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
Based on reports and final exam.
Textbooks and reference materials
Not necessary.
Prerequisites
Foundations of mechanics, linear algebra, and probability theory
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Thursday 10:40-12:10
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
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
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
N/A N/A
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