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NATURAL SCIENCES 1(PEARL)
| Subtitle | Microscopic Nature of Matter, and Quantum Physics |
|---|---|
| Lecturer(s) | AOKI, KENICHIRO |
| Credit(s) | 2 |
| Academic Year/Semester | 2022 Fall |
| Day/Period | Mon.3 |
| Campus | Hiyoshi |
| Class Format | Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person) |
| Registration Number | 35764 |
| Faculty/Graduate School | ECONOMICS |
| Department/Major | ECONOMICS PEARL COURSE |
| Year Level | 1, 2 |
| Field | GENERAL EDUCATION MANDATORY ELECTIVE (CATEGORY I) CATEGORY I NATURAL SCIENCES MATHEMATICS (PEARL) |
| K-Number | FEC-EC-01122-212-87 |
| Course Administrator | Faculty/Graduate School | FEC | ECONOMICS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department/Major | EC | ECONOMICS | |
| Main Course Number | Level | 0 | Faculty-wide |
| Major Classification | 1 | General Education Course | |
| Minor Classification | 12 | Category Ⅰ(Natural Sciences/Mathematical) - Natural Sciences | |
| Subject Type | 2 | Elective required subject | |
| Supplemental Course Information | Class Classification | 2 | Lecture |
| Class Format | 1 | Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person) | |
| Language of Instruction | 2 | English | |
| Academic Discipline | 87 | Comprehensive / Integrated Areas (Natural Sciences) | |
Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome
One of the greatest achievements in the 20th century is the realization that all matter is made from atoms. This allows us to understand the behavior of matter, from first principles. In this class, we study the modern atomistic view of the world, and its basis. We further study the structure, and the properties of atoms, which require quantum mechanics for them to make any sense. Quantum mechanics is not only crucial for understanding the behavior of matter, but is also a conceptually fascinating subject, leading to promising modern developments such as quantum computing, as well as influencing philosophy. The fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, along with their experimental evidence will be reviewed, as well as the conceptual paradoxes inherent to the subject.
If we break matter up into smaller and smaller components, how far can we go, and, and how far can we know? We shall also discuss these questions, and study our most recent microscopic perspective of the world.
Through this course, the students are expected to gain a basic understanding of the microscopic view of the world, and the workings of quantum mechanics. The course also aims to let the students understand the methodology of natural sciences, and how science progresses. Basic physics concepts will be introduced during the course, as necessary.
If we break matter up into smaller and smaller components, how far can we go, and, and how far can we know? We shall also discuss these questions, and study our most recent microscopic perspective of the world.
Through this course, the students are expected to gain a basic understanding of the microscopic view of the world, and the workings of quantum mechanics. The course also aims to let the students understand the methodology of natural sciences, and how science progresses. Basic physics concepts will be introduced during the course, as necessary.
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Reference Books
* Paul G. Hewitt, Conceptual Physics, Pearson Education. ISBN: 978-1292057132
* Richard P. Feynman, Feynman Lectures on Physics, https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/
* Richard P. Feynman, Feynman Lectures on Physics, https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/
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