Division of Physics and Astronomy
Introduction & Policy Outline
The Division of Physics and Astronomy consists of three research departments.
The Department of Physics I and the Department of Physics II both work on elucidating the universal, fundamental laws of the natural world. While Physics I concentrates its efforts on the field of condensed matter physics, Physics II focuses mainly on the fields of particle physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. The Department of Astronomy aims to study phenomena in space, based on techniques used in astronomy and astrophysics.
In the Division of Physics and Astronomy, we address the important problems of each field on a wide range, conducting both theoretical, experimental and observational studies. We continually aim to conduct fundamental research in order to maintain one of the highest levels of research worldwide and to train excellent researchers to carry on with the traditions of research at our departments.
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Department of Physics I
In the Department of Physics I, research and education are carried out in order to interpret the characteristic properties of materials such as the macro-aggregate of atoms and molecules from the standpoint of modern physics in both experimental and theoretical approaches.
Research and educational activities are conducted in cooperation with the Institute for Chemical Research, the Kyoto University Research Reactor Institute, the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Research Center for Low Temperature and Material Sciences, in addition to the core courses, which consist of the following experimental and theoretical studies:
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| Core Courses: | Physics of Disordered Systems / Quantum Optics / Low Temperature Physics / Solid State Spectroscopy / Quantum Materials / Electronic Properties of Solids / Dissipative and Life physics / Soft matter Physics / Nonlinear Dynamics / Theory of Condensed Matter Physics / Phase Transition Dynamics / Fluid Physics / Non-equilibrium Dynamics |
| Cooperation Courses: | Atomic and Molecular Physics / Atomic Elements Science / Neutron Scattering / Nano-scale Quantum Condensed Matter Physics / Physics of Matter (Statistical Dynamics, Condensed Matter Physics) |
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Department of Physics II
The Department of Physics II aims to clarify the universal and fundamental laws of nature, from micro-systems to the macro world. The main goals thereby are to advance theoretical and experimental research of basic physics in elementary particles, atomic nuclei and the Universe, as well as to promote graduate student education.
Research and educational activities are conducted in cooperation with the Institute for Chemical Research, the Kyoto University Research Reactor Institute, and the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, in addition to the following core courses:
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| Core Courses: | Theoretical Particle Physics / Nuclear Theory / Theoretical Astrophysics / High Energy Physics (particle experiments) / Experimental Nuclear and Hadronic Physics / Cosmic Ray (experiments and observations) |
| Cooperation Courses: | Fundamental Physics / Beam Physics / Laser Matter Interaction Science / Nuclear Reaction Physics / Nuclear Beam Material Science |
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Department of Astronomy
The Department of Astronomy consists of approximately 10 faculty members and 50 graduate students and trainees, who work continuously on their research in astronomy – sometimes all day round.
The study of astronomy aims to describe various phenomena of space with physical concepts, and to deepen our understanding of the Universe. Objects of astrophysical study range widely from the active Sun, the evolution of star formation and planetary systems, interstellar phenomena, the evolution of galaxy formation, explosions and activity phenomena of supernovae, and active galaxies, to cosmology, the study and the research of large scale structures, and the birth and evolution of the Universe. The Department of Astronomy conducts cutting-edge research in the fields of stellar physics, galactic physics and theoretical astrophysics.
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| Solar Physics / Solar & Cosmical Plasma Physics / Stellar Astrophysics / Galactic Astrophysics / Theoretical Astronomy |
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