Course title
3M8219001
Energy materials creation chemistry

 OGUCHI Hiroyuki
Purpose of class
The primary objective of this course is to enable students to understand and systematically organize three seemingly distinct physical phenomena—ion conduction, superconductivity, and semiconductors—based on a common fundamental concept:
the behavior of carriers (electrons and ions) in solids.

Rather than starting from specific materials or device applications, this course begins with fundamental concepts of solid-state physics, such as energy levels, electronic states, and the wave nature of particles.
Students will then learn how these concepts manifest in ion conduction, superconductivity, and semiconductors, and how they give rise to different physical properties in each field.

Through this course, students are expected to develop the ability to analyze materials and physical phenomena based on conceptual understanding, rather than relying on memorization of formulas or isolated examples.
Course content
This course covers three major classes of physical phenomena that play essential roles in energy materials:
ion conduction, superconductivity, and semiconductors.

Each topic is discussed from a unified perspective—namely, the behavior of carriers (electrons and ions) in solids.
Instead of listing materials or applications independently, the course emphasizes fundamental solid-state concepts such as band structure, electronic states, and the wave nature of particles, and examines how these concepts connect the three fields.
Goals and objectives
  1. Explain the motion of electrons and ions in solids from the viewpoints of energy levels, electronic states, and wave properties.
  2. Understand that ion conduction, superconductivity, and semiconductors, while different phenomena, can be described within a common physical framework.
  3. Analyze the behavior of materials and devices based on physical intuition and conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization of formulas.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Rreport N/A N/A N/A Total.
1. 33% 0% 0% 0% 33%
2. 33% 0% 0% 0% 33%
3. 34% 0% 0% 0% 34%
4. 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Total. 100% 0% 0% 0% -
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． [Applications of Semiconductors]
An overview of semiconductors that are active in the world around us. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
2． [Electronic States of Solids and Semiconductors.]
Understanding the band structure and density of states of solids and the unique characteristics of semiconductors. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
3． [Semiconductors and Electric Currents]
To understand the types of currents flowing inside semiconductors and the principle of current flow. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
4． [The pn Junction]
To understand pn junctions, the most fundamental structure in semiconductor applications. 		Preparation of presentation 300minutes
5． [Current Amplification by Semiconductors]　
Learn the current-voltage characteristics of pn junctions and understand current image side effects. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
6． [Applications of Ion Conductors]
An overview of ionic conductors that are active in the world around us. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
7． [Fundamentals of Ion Conduction]
To understand the mechanism of ionic conduction based on molecular kinetics. Defect formation in solids will also be discussed. 		Preparation of presentation 480minutes
8． [Ion Conductors]　
The history of development of ionic conductors and recent research and development trends will be introduced. Students will also understand the conduction mechanism of typical ionic conductors. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
9． [AC Impedance Measurement, Part 1]
To understand the concepts of AC and impedance. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
10． [AC Impedance Measurements, Part 2.]
Understand how to determine the conductivity of ionic conductors using the AC impedance method. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
11． [Solid State Structures]
Learn about crystal lattice. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
12． [Fundamentals of X-ray Diffraction]
Learn the principle of generation and diffraction of X-rays. 		Preparation of presentation 600minutes
13． [Interpreting X-ray diffraction patterns]
Learn the extinction law of X-rays and understand X-ray diffraction patterns. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
14． [Final Exam]　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
To check the level of understanding of the lectures from the first to the thirteenth session. 		Preparation and review 200minutes
Total. - - 3580minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Decision to pass or fail the course is determined by total scores of presentations and a report. Total scores of more than 60 % is required to pass the course.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Reference materials : Introduction to solid state physics.
Prerequisites
N/A
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • At classroom or laboratory after the class.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving 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 applicable
N/A 該当しない
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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