Hiroshima University Syllabus

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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:SCI E104
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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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
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lesson10
lesson11
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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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