Micro Scale Mechanical Engineering

With emphasis on engineering applications, we will discuss the fundamentals of physics in both the quantum and statistical mechanics fields. Quantum mechanics is in charge of Professor Suekane and statistical mechanics is in charge of Professor Okamura, at Tokyo Institute of Technology.
Quantum mechanics is the study that deals with phenomena on the micro scale. That is, it is the world such as molecules that are microscopic molecules, electrons and atoms that constitute them, and even photons. With the development of quantum mechanics, atomic structures were revealed and semiconductors and lasers were made. Such a microscopic view of the world is an essential concept for future nanotechnology. In the lecture, I will try to be able to understand the world unique to quantum mechanics while always clarifying the difference from classical theory. Since an electron is a particle called a quantum and a substance with duality that is a wave, it is learned that the position and energy can be prescribed by the Schrodinger's wave equation. As a result, we understand characteristic examples such as the tunnel effect where electrons pass through the wall that can not pass in classical theory, and the vibration phenomenon where only discrete energy is allowed. Learn about the structure of hydrogen atoms, one of the ground breaking success examples of quantum mechanics. We also learn the concept of observation in such a micro world.
In statistical mechanics, we learn the nature of a group. For example, each molecule is moving freely to and fro. What happens to the overall physical characteristics of a large number of molecules? If the temperature changes, how does the feature change with time?

Emphasis on understanding basic concepts in quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, and aiming to acquire the ability to solve basic problems. Furthermore, students will be able to explain basic physical phenomena that can be explained by quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics.

1. To understand that the position and energy of electrons can be described by the wave equation, and to be able to explain the nature of solutions under various potentials.
2. To understand the observation in quantum theory and tunneling effects and grasp the current state of application to nanotechnology.
3. To be able to understand the physical meaning of the mean and standard deviation characterizing statistical data.
4. To be able to understand basic concepts such as absolute temperature and entropy, which are necessary for thermodynamics.

Quantum mechanics is rated 100% in the mid-term exam, and statistical mechanics is rated 100% in the final exam.
We make a final evaluation with a total of 100 points with 50 full marks each.
The acceptance criteria (60%) is that, for a given problem, students can select the principle to be applied and can determine the solution and can calculate to reach the final solution generally correct.

Japanese

原康夫　著　「岩波基礎物理シリーズ５　量子力学」　岩波書店
久保亮五　監訳　「バークレー物理学コース５　統計物理　上、下」　丸善
Statistical physics, Berkeley physics course –Volume 5

To be instructed in the first class.

• 12:30-13:10 at a lecture room

Non-regionally-oriented course

• Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills

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• 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE