Organization Map
The Graduate School of Physics consists of the Department ofPhysics (located in the Hongo campus) as the core
institution, and also many independent collaborating laboratories.

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・High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)・Kamioka Observatory, ICRR

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2015

・Institute of Physics, Departmentof Arts and Sciences
・Institute of Industrial Science (IIS)

Nobel Prize was awarded to Prof. Takaaki Kajita.

2008Komaba
Sagamihara

・Institute of Space and Astronauical Science (ISAS),
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Kashiwa

Nobel Prize was awarded to Yoichiro Nambu, who
graduated from the department of Physics in 1943.

2002

・Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP)
・Department of Complexity Scienceand Engineering・Institute for Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR)
・Kavli Institute for Physics and Mathematicsof the Universe (Kavli IPMU)

Nobel Prize was awarded to Masatoshi Koshiba(Professor Emerutus).

1998
First part of the Faculty of Science Center
Building 1 (West Wing) was completed.

1993
・Department of Physics
・Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU)
・Center for Nuclear Study (CNS)
・Institute Center for Elementary Particle Physics (ICEPP)
・Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (IMCB)・Cryogenic Research Center
・Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management (NEM)

Reorganization of Departments.
Graduate School of Science wasformed by current 12 Departments.

HongoPhysics

Department of Physics,
Graduate School of Science,
The University of Tokyo

1973
Nobel Prize was awarded to Prof. Leo Esaki.

1967
Department of Physics, Department of Astronomy, andDepartment of Geo-Physics were separated again.

1951
Department of Physics, Department ofAstronomy, and Department ofGeo-Physics were combined together
to Department of Physics.

Hongo Campus Map
Access Map
Faculty of Science Bldg. 3

1919
The College of Science became the Faculty ofScience. The Departments of TheoreticalPhysics and Experimental Physics were merged
to form the Department of Physics.

1901
Department of Physics was divided into
Department of Theoretical Physics andDepartment of Experimental Physics

ex. Faculty of Science Bldg. 1
Faculty of Science Bldg. 7

1877

Chemistry Bldg.

Foundation of the University of Tokyo.
Department of Physics was included in theCollege of Science.

KomabaCampus Map

Environmental
Science CenterAnnex

1875
Department of Physics was formed in Tokyo-Kaisei
School, a forerunner of the University of Tokyo.

Web Information

Koshiba Hall (Faculty of Science Bldg. 1)
Faculty of Science Bldg. 1
Faculty of Science Bldg. 4

Faculty of Science Bldg. 2

KashiwaCampus Map

Graduate School of Science:
http://www.phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/
Secretary office for support of international students.
http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ilo/en/

The Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC)
http://www.phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/admission/462/
Admissions of Graduate Courses
http://www.phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/lp/admission_gc/

Address and Contact
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science & Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 TEL: +81-3-5841-4242

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Examples of collaborating
institutes and organizations

Physics
Institute for Solid State Physics
http://www.issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_en.html

Institute of Space and Astronauical Science (ISAS),
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
http://www.isas.jaxa.jp/e/Institute for Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR)
http://www.icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_eng.html

Kavli Institute for the Physics andMathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
http://www.ipmu.jp/About Us

Research Activities

The Department of Physics has more than 130 faculty members. They are all internationally recognizedresearchers who cover almost all of the frontier fields of Physics, such as Condensed-Matter Physics,Cosmology, Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and General Physics. We have the longest history among
Japanese universities concerning education and research in Physics, while turning out many
outstanding physicists, including Leo Esaki (1973 Nobel laureate), Ryogo Kubo, Yoichiro Nambu (2008Nobel laureate), Masatoshi Koshiba (Professor Emeritus, 2002 Nobel laureate), and Takaaki Kajita(Professor, 2015 Nobel laureate) over the past century. Our Department is one of the world's largest andtop-ranked graduate schools in Physics.

The Graduate School of Physics covers most of the frontier fields in Physics at the top level in the world, with morethan 130 senior faculty members who can supervise graduate students. Please visit our web page for details.

Condensed-MatterParticle and Nuclear Physics
In the experimental condensed-matter group, we aim to explore
novel quantum phases formed by ensembles of electrons, atoms
and molecules in materials, and to understand their properties
microscopically. Our playgrounds include, for example,
superconductivity, topological quantum phases, correlated electronsystems, quantum magnetism and superfluid He. The developmentof new experimental probes, such as advanced spectroscopy using
photons from synchrotron radiation and free-electron lasers, aswell as characterization under extreme conditions (ultra-lowtemperature, ultra-high magnetic-field vacuum and pressure) arealso our important activities.

The frontier fields of modern physics span a considerably wide range. Thus, our faculty members areworking not only for the Department of Physics at Hongo Campus, but also for related graduate
schools, research institutes and centers, and outside research organizations, which enables us toconduct diverse and advanced research.

Condensed Matter

Magnetism and superconductivity are typical co-operative phenomena caused by the interaction of electrons andnuclei in crystals. Theoretical condensed-matter physics aims to understand such interesting phenomena incondensed-matter from the basic principles of physics and interactions between constituent particles. We also
pursue methodological development for that purpose. The research field of theoretical condensed-matter physics
is further expanding due to recent developments of new experimental techniques, like highly accurate electron
spectroscopy or laser cooling, as well as large-scale computer simulations.

Astrophysics and Cosmology
Astrophysics aims to (1) understand the origin and evolution of the universe, and (2)explore physics under extreme conditions, such as high temperature, high density, andstrong magnetic fields. We conduct experimental and observational studies using
ground-based, underground, and space-borne facilities. Multi-messenger observations
through electromagnetic waves, cosmic rays, neutrinos and gravitational waves allow
us to reveal the exciting nature of the Universe.

Astrophysics and Cosmology
General Physics / Biophysics

Institute of Physics, Departmentof Arts and Science

http://www.phys.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/

Structure

Particle and Nuclear Physics

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
http://www.kek.jp/en/

Topics of theoretical research include the evolution of the universe, the formation ofstars and black holes, and the nature of dark matter and dark energy. To this end, weutilize observational data and computer simulations as well as a broad range oftheoretical physics, such as particle physics, general relativity, plasma physics,
atomic and molecular physics, fluid mechanics, and celestial dynamics. We also
explore novel methods for data analysis of gravitational-wave detection, for exascalecomputing, and for developing turbulence theory.

We are studying atomic nuclei and elementary particles, the fundamental
constituents of the observable matter in the universe, using cutting-edge
experimental technologies and accelerators. To explore phenomena at bothlarge and small scales, our research necessarily considers various topics. In
particular, basic questions are being addressed: Why does matter have mass?
How was the universe created? How can we understand strong interactions,and what are the mechanisms responsible for synthesizing the variety ofelements on Earth? What are the limits where
beautiful symmetries arise or break down?
In theoretical particle physics, we conduct research to address fundamental questions
concerning the origin of space-time and matter. Some concrete examples of our focus
are: Physics beyond the standard model; Particle cosmology, such as dark matter andinflation; Superstring, M-theory, quantum gravity, supersymmetric gauge theory;
Mathematical physics related to quantum field theory, such as duality and integrability; Quantum foundation -- theconceptual and mathematical underpinnings of quantum theory. Research on theoretical nuclear physics includes exotic
nuclei, novel shell structures, quark-gluon matter in and out of equilibrium, and astrophysical applications.

General Physics / Biophysics
The research fields of Experimental General Physics cover laser physics andspectroscopy, plasma physics, and the physics of non-equilibrium systems. In
laser physics and spectroscopy, we study novel quantum states of matter,
light-matter interactions in strong optical fields, and the spectroscopy of varioussystems, including atoms, molecules, nanoparticles, semiconductor nanostructures,and biological molecules. In plasma physics, nonlinear dynamics and collective
phenomena in non-equilibrium plasmas are studied in order to realize nuclearfusion. The physics of living matter and out-of-equilibrium systems are studied,which are relevant to biophysics and soft matter.
A living organism is a complex system consisting of many layers, but it is composed of both physical and fundamental constituents. Therefore, it should be possible to understand the principles governing life in term of physics. From
this viewpoint, biophysics aims for a general integrated understanding of biological phenomena through the methodologies of physics, by resolving a living organism into its elements, such as molecules and cells, and by considering it asa system in which the elements interact with each other. We are conducting theoretical and experimental research on
the physics at many layers, such as molecules, supermolecules, cells, nerves, and the brain.