Special study course II(Physical Science) Q4
| Numbering Code | U-SCI00 45213 GJ57 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 12 | Course Type | graduation research |
| Target Year | 4th year students or above | Target Student | |
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Intensive |
| Instructor name |
ISHIDA KENJI (Graduate School of Science Professor) YONEZAWA SHINGO (Graduate School of Science Associate Professor) KITAGAWA SHUNSAKU (Graduate School of Science Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
In this project, we will study various phenomena that quantum many-body systems show, such as superconductivity and magnetism. The first half of the year will focus on seminars for understanding the fundamentals of superconductivity, such as Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) theory. In the latter half, you chose your own research themes; synthesized materials that exhibit various superconductivity and magnetic properties, measured specific heat at low temperatures, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and so on. In each case, each student can study along with his or her own graduation thesis theme, and at the same time, challenge themes that include the part where the answer is not known to anyone. |
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| Course Goals |
To learn basic and advanced experimental techniques for low-temperature properties To acquire a proactive and self-motivated attitude toward research topics In particular, students will be able to independently solve the various problems that they face in their cutting-edge research while cooperating with others. To acquire and practice effective oral presentation methods To learn and practice how to give effective oral presentations To extract the meaning from the results through the process of summarizing the research results in a graduation thesis |
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| Schedule and Contents |
First semester This course consists mainly of seminars for understanding the basics of solid-state physics, such as the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) theory, which explains superconductivity. This course is conducted together with the members of Q11 (Theory of Solid State Physics). In addition, several candidates for graduation research projects will be presented, and each student will conduct a literature survey on one project and present the results. We will consult with each other according to each student's progress(4-8 times), and have a presentation meeting around June. Second semester Students will set their own research topics, conduct experiments, and come into contact with the latest research in the fields of superconductivity and magnetism. For example, you will synthesize and grow crystals of novel superconductors, geometrically frustrated magnetic materials, and topological materials, measure low-temperature specific heat, or perform nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements. Presentations are given in December and February. The graduation thesis is due in February. Seminars on superconductivity, magnetism, etc. will be given in parallel (about 8-10 times depending on the progress). |
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| Course Requirements | electromagnetism, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and solid-state physics | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) |
All students are expected to prepare for the seminar. Preparation for the first and final presentations and report writing will be done outside of class time. In addition, students will be instructed to study outside of class time as necessary, including the analysis of experimental data. |
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| Related URL | https://ss.scphys.kyoto-u.ac.jp/q4graduation-research-superconductivity-and-magnetism/ | ||
