2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Historical study on the introduction of quantum mechanics and development of condensed matter physics and chemistry in Japan
| Project/Area Number |
17K01181
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Sociology/History of science and technology
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| Research Institution | Seijo University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2017-04-01 – 2024-03-31
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| Keywords | 小谷正雄 / 片山正夫 / 原子分子分野 / 物理化学と量子力学 / ユーバーシャール / 物理化学懇談会 / 東京帝国大学数学力学教室 / 学術振興会第13小委員会 |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
This project analyzed the introduction and development of quantum mechanics in Japan around the 1930s, focusing on the field of condensed matter physics, especially the field of atoms and molecules. We clarified the process from the recognition that quantum mechanics is essential for chemists as well as the acceptance of the concept of atoms and molecules to the publication of a Japanese quantum mechanics textbook for chemists by analyzing the activities of Masao Katayama's students in Japan and overseas. While physicists such as Masao Kotani joined the group of chemists, there were researchers who were working on atomic and molecular problems from physical viewpoint.
We also clarify the process of the conclusion of the exchange agreement between RIKEN and the department of theoretical physics at Leipzig university in 1937.
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| Free Research Field |
科学技術史
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| Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
これまで、日本における量子力学の移入と展開の経緯の考察は、仁科芳雄関係者の仕事の分析、すなわち原子核関連にとどまっていた。これを、原子分子分野に拡張することにより、化学者の寄与が想定した以上に大きかったことを明らかにして、日本の量子力学史の全体像を把握に向けて、新たな視点を提供することができた。その過程では、物理学と化学との協働も指摘できた。
また、戦間期の研究機関どうしの日独研究交流は、その時期の各国の情勢に大きく依存していたことを具体的に示した。
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