Department of
Physics and Astronomy

Research Groups & Research Areas

• Astrophysics (Theoretical)

  Integrating various fields of physics, including elementary particles, nuclei, theory of relativity, statistical mechanics and fluid mechanics, this area tries to understand the origins of the universe, as well as the phenomena and planets of the universe.

  Suzuki Research Group

• Astrophysics (Experimental)

  In addition to classical mechanics dealing with universal gravitation, we use physics knowledge from a broad area including electromagnetics and quantum mechanics, as well as statistical knowledge, to understand the universe in an observational manner using observation devices developed by ourselves.

  Kohmura Research Group

• Elementary Particle Physics (Theoretical)

  Matter can be divided into molecules, atoms and nuclei, with the smallest constituent elements that they can be divided into being called the elementary particles. Elementary particle physics is concerned with understanding the properties of these elementary particles and the active roles they played in the physics of the early universe.

  Abe Research Group / Sawado Research Group

• Elementary Particle Physics (Experimental)

  We clarify the ultimate structure of a substance and seek to gain a unified understanding of the basic rules governing nature. The research scope spreads from elementary particles and nuclei up to the universe. This is a basic field of physics which tries to solve the mysteries and look for the beauty of nature.

  Ishitsuka Research Group

• Condensed Matter Physics (Theoretical)

  Matter has various properties: it may convey heat or electricity, adhere to a magnet, or transmit light. This area theoretically clarifies why and how these properties exist, leading to the development of new substances in the future.

  Akimoto Research Group / Fukumoto Research Group

• Condensed Matter Physics (Experimental)

  Following the rules of the microworld = quantum mechanics, aggregations of electrons or molecules in substances show phenomena related to electromagnetism, light, and heat on the stage of a crystal or surface. We engage in measurement and analysis to understand these mechanisms, and create new substances.

  Kanai Research Group / Okazaki Research Group / Tamura Research Group / Yaguchi Research Group

• Photophysics (Experimental)

  A laser is light of superior coherence, directivity, convergence, and other properties. Using the laser, we conduct research on the nature and behavior of light and the interactions between light and substances. We also conduct research related to colors in living organisms.

  Suda Research Group / Yoshioka Research Group