2020 Faculty Courses School of Science Department of Physics Graduate major in Physics
Advanced Special Lectures in Physics XXXII
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Physics
- Instructor(s)
- Tetsuo Hyodo
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- -
- Course Code
- PHY.P672
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Resonance phenomena commonly appear in various fields in physics. In particular, most of hadronic particles should be treated as resonances, because they are unstable against the strong decay. These lectures introduces the basic concepts of resonance physics. We then discuss the techniques to study the structure of resonances, aiming at the applications in hadron physics. The topics include: resonances in quantum mechanics, resonances in scattering theory, theory of Feshbach resonances, effective field theories, and compositeness of resonances.
Course description and aims
The aim of this lecture is to learn basic resonance phenomena and its importance in hadron physics. Scattering theory, theory of Feshbach resonances, and nonrelativistic effective field theory are learned as theoretical frameworks to describe resonances.
Keywords
Resonances, Scattering theory, Effective field theory, Compositeness
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
The lecture is given using slides.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction: resonances in hadron physics | given in the lecture |
| Class 2 | Resonances in quantum mechanics | given in the lecture |
| Class 3 | Scattering theory primer | given in the lecture |
| Class 4 | Resonances in scattering theory | given in the lecture |
| Class 5 | Theory of Feshbach resonances | given in the lecture |
| Class 6 | Nonrelativistic effective field theory | given in the lecture |
| Class 7 | Compositeness and weak-binding relation | given in the lecture |
| Class 8 | Lambda(1405) as a hadronic molecule | given in the lecture |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Not specified
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Lecture notes will be distributed.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Some problems should be solved in the end of the lecture.
Related courses
- PHY.F430 ： Hadron Physics
- PHY.F437 ： Advanced Nuclear Physics
Prerequisites
It is required that the students have basic knowledge on quantum physics.
Other
The lecture will be given in English.