2022 Faculty Courses School of Science Department of Physics Graduate major in Physics
Special Lectures in Physics XXXXIV
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Physics
- Instructor(s)
- Hirohiko Shimizu
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- PHY.P584
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Slow neutrons exhibit quantum-mechanical wave nature, which can be applied to precision measurements of possible deviations from established physics laws such as the weak-interaction in the hadronic sectors, discrete symmetry violations. Experimental possibilities newly introduced by the intense slow neutron beams will be discussed.
Course description and aims
At the end of this course, students will be able to
1. Explain the applications of slow neutrons to fundamental physics.
2. Have an understanding of the experimental basis to apply slow neutrons.
3. Discuss unexplored possibilities which may be applied to activate new researches.
4. Hopefully propose possible improvements in experimental resesarches and/or new types of experimental approach to not-yet-activated research areas.
Keywords
Neutron Optics, Neutron Fundamental Physics, Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Discrete Symmetries, Conservation Laws
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
to be determined
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction | Given in the lecture |
| Class 2 | Properties of Neutrons | Given in the lecture |
| Class 3 | Neutron Weak Decay | Given in the lecture |
| Class 4 | Neutron Optics | Given in the lecture |
| Class 5 | Discrete Symmetry Violation in Static Properties | Given in the lecture |
| Class 6 | Discrete Symmetry Violation in Forward Amplitudes | Given in the lecture |
| Class 7 | Neutron-optical Measurement of Gravity and New Forces | Given in the lecture |
| Class 8 | Searches for Exotic Phenomena | 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)
None required.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None required.
Evaluation methods and criteria
To be announced in the first class.
Related courses
- PHY.F437 ： Advanced Nuclear Physics
- PHY.F436 ： Advanced Particle Physics
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.