Key Features of the Department of Applied Physics and Physico-Informatics

This department conducts research in applied physics for information, energy, and systems, aiming to create and advance new fundamental engineering and core technologies. Specifically, this involves wide-ranging applied research centered on quantum and information physics, which forms the core of next-generation technologies; emergent matter science, which creates new material properties and energy sources; and information measurement and control, which focuses on quantifying and manipulating a variety of phenomena.

We aim to cultivate individuals who, having thoroughly mastered the fundamentals of engineering during their student years, can assume leadership roles in society after graduation. Additionally, for the third year of study, a four-semester system has been introduced, and the curriculum is structured to allow students to earn credits at overseas universities. In this way, are actively pursuing international exchange and global expansion, and we expect to play a leading role in cutting-edge research and development on the world stage going forward.

Students will acquire a foundation in engineering by learning the fundamentals of applied physics, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, along with the electrical and electronic circuit theory essential to electronics, and the mathematical methods necessary for analysis and modeling. Furthermore, through required subjects such as “Condensed Matter Physics” and “Control Engineering,” information-related subjects like “Programming” and “Computational Algorithms,” and various elective courses, students can cultivate specialized academic abilities and develop the capacity to apply this knowledge within their respective fields of expertise.

By developing an understanding of the fundamental systems in the fields of mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics, as well as the properties of matter, students will cultivate the ability to apply this knowledge to the design of new functional materials, devices, and equipment.

Students will acquire fundamental knowledge in the fields of computer engineering, circuit engineering, and control engineering, the means for realizing physical phenomena through engineering, and develop the ability to create next-generation measurement and control systems.

Through practical exercises and hands-on training, students will acquire the skills to analyze physical phenomena and process data, as well as learn computer-based methods for measuring physical phenomena and processing data. Specifically, students will acquire foundational knowledge in information science through courses such as “Seminar in Programming Fundamentals,” “Seminar in Software Development for Physical Information Engineering,” and “Algorithms and Data Structures,” while gaining cutting-edge knowledge through “Quantum Computing.”

Through expert guidance and hands-on experience in presentation techniques, and by integrating foundational knowledge with cutting-edge research fields in their graduation research, students not only sharpen their insight, critical thinking, judgment, discussion, and presentation skills, but also develop the leadership required to successfully execute projects and similar endeavors.