HX336100 Overview of Dark Matter Searches

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Science

Lecture Code HX336100 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 物理学特別講義（ダークマター探索概説）

Subject Name
（Katakana）ブツリガクトクベツコウギ

Subject Name in
English Overview of Dark Matter Searches

Instructor HOMMA KENSUKE

Instructor
(Katakana) ホンマ　ケンスケ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 4th-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Fri7-8

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

It is primarily conducted through face-to-face classes, but Teams or Zoom may be used as needed.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Physics

Eligible Students No restriction on the academic year, but it is desirable to have a basic understanding of mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, relativity theory, and quantum mechanics

Keywords dark matter, particle physics, astrophysics, cosmology

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) In the search for dark matter, it is emphasized that a fusion of multiple fundamental physics disciplines is required, aiming to nurture both the acquisition of these skills and a spirit of inquiry.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Radiation, once labeled with unknown tags such as α, β, γ, and X, now constitutes the foundation of physics. With multiple astronomical observations, the existence of dark matter is firmly established. Currently, in order to ascertain its true nature, diverse explorations are being conducted worldwide on a multiscale exceeding twenty orders of magnitude. Due to its unknown nature, insights from condensed matter physics are also being mobilized, leading to radical developments in sensor development and measurement techniques based on principles previously unimagined. In essence, the search for dark matter represents a culmination of comprehensive physics efforts. We provide an overview of the rapidly evolving landscape of dark matter exploration on a multiscale. At times, we may invite leading experts to deliver lectures on specific topics.

Class Schedule lesson1 Observational evidences for the existence of dark matter
lesson2 Dark matter viewed from particle physics
lesson3 Searching approach I (low-mass and strong-coupling domain)
lesson4 Searching approach I (high-mass and strong-coupling domain)
lesson5 Searching approach I (high-mass and weak-coupling domain)
lesson6 Searching approach I (low-mass and weak-coupling domain)
lesson7 Recent hot topics
lesson8 Writing an end-of-term report
lesson9
lesson10
lesson11
lesson12
lesson13
lesson14
lesson15

An end-of-term report is required.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 現代宇宙論―時空と物質の共進化　松原隆彦著
Feebly Interacting Particles: FIPs 2022 workshop report https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.01715

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) It is primarily conducted through face-to-face classes, but Teams or Zoom may be used as needed.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review It is desirable to have introductory knowledge of particle physics and cosmology in addition to mastering basic physics up to the third year of undergraduate studies.

Requirements

Grading Method Evaluate based on the end-of-term report.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message In the physics department curriculum, this course is offered during the fourth year of undergraduate studies. However, due to its introductory nature, students of any year are welcome as long as they have strong interests. Additionally, students who attend solely for the purpose of auditing the course, without necessarily aiming to earn credits, are also welcome.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Science
Lecture Code	HX336100	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	物理学特別講義（ダークマター探索概説）
Subject Name （Katakana）	ブツリガクトクベツコウギ
Subject Name in English	Overview of Dark Matter Searches
Instructor	HOMMA KENSUKE
Instructor (Katakana)	ホンマ　ケンスケ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	4th-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Fri7-8
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
It is primarily conducted through face-to-face classes, but Teams or Zoom may be used as needed.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Physics
Eligible Students	No restriction on the academic year, but it is desirable to have a basic understanding of mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, relativity theory, and quantum mechanics
Keywords	dark matter, particle physics, astrophysics, cosmology
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	In the search for dark matter, it is emphasized that a fusion of multiple fundamental physics disciplines is required, aiming to nurture both the acquisition of these skills and a spirit of inquiry.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Radiation, once labeled with unknown tags such as α, β, γ, and X, now constitutes the foundation of physics. With multiple astronomical observations, the existence of dark matter is firmly established. Currently, in order to ascertain its true nature, diverse explorations are being conducted worldwide on a multiscale exceeding twenty orders of magnitude. Due to its unknown nature, insights from condensed matter physics are also being mobilized, leading to radical developments in sensor development and measurement techniques based on principles previously unimagined. In essence, the search for dark matter represents a culmination of comprehensive physics efforts. We provide an overview of the rapidly evolving landscape of dark matter exploration on a multiscale. At times, we may invite leading experts to deliver lectures on specific topics.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Observational evidences for the existence of dark matter lesson2 Dark matter viewed from particle physics lesson3 Searching approach I (low-mass and strong-coupling domain) lesson4 Searching approach I (high-mass and strong-coupling domain) lesson5 Searching approach I (high-mass and weak-coupling domain) lesson6 Searching approach I (low-mass and weak-coupling domain) lesson7 Recent hot topics lesson8 Writing an end-of-term report lesson9 lesson10 lesson11 lesson12 lesson13 lesson14 lesson15 An end-of-term report is required.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	現代宇宙論―時空と物質の共進化　松原隆彦著 Feebly Interacting Particles: FIPs 2022 workshop report https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.01715
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	It is primarily conducted through face-to-face classes, but Teams or Zoom may be used as needed.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	It is desirable to have introductory knowledge of particle physics and cosmology in addition to mastering basic physics up to the third year of undergraduate studies.
Requirements
Grading Method	Evaluate based on the end-of-term report.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	In the physics department curriculum, this course is offered during the fourth year of undergraduate studies. However, due to its introductory nature, students of any year are welcome as long as they have strong interests. Additionally, students who attend solely for the purpose of auditing the course, without necessarily aiming to earn credits, are also welcome.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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