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The Rigakubu News
The Rigakubu News Sep. 2026
Science Bookshelf
"A Guide to the University of Tokyo Physics Exam"
Kazumasa Takeuchi (Associate Professor, Department of Physics)
| Edited by Kensuke Kobayashi, Kazumasa Takeuchi, and Masato Yamazaki
"A Guide to Physics at the University of Tokyo" |
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The University of Tokyo Press (2026) |
In today’s world, where research has become highly specialized, where exactly does the cutting edge lie? What are researchers currently interested in, and in which direction are they preparing to take their next steps? Within the vast field of physics, even for the researchers themselves, it is no easy task to grasp the full picture.This book was created out of the shared desire of everyone involved to present a microcosm of modern physics—a “guide” to navigating the field—by introducing the various cutting-edge physics research projects being conducted in the Department of Physics at our university’s Faculty of Science, written in the researchers’ own words.You might think of it as a physics version of a certain travel guidebook. (It’s similar in that, as time passes, the number of entries that become outdated will likely increase.)
Upon opening this book, readers are greeted by a total of 27 articles written by faculty members of the Department of Physics. The content spans a wide range of topics, including elementary particles and atomic nuclei, the universe, condensed matter, and light, life, and information. Yet, it also becomes clear that there are keywords that connect these fields across disciplinary boundaries.
Each article has its own distinct atmosphere, and you can almost picture the faces of the Department of Physics’ unique faculty members.For students, this book will likely serve as a guide to the vistas that lie ahead on the path you’re currently studying through lectures and other courses. As you well know, travel books can be enjoyed even before you set out on your journey. Letting your imagination wander to places you may never have the chance to visit is, after all, the proper way to enjoy a travel book.
Incidentally, although this book has a bright red cover, it has no connection to a certain college entrance exam preparation book.