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Yamazaki Lab
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The lab explores the boundary between physics and mathematics, centered on quantum field theory and superstring theory.
AboutAbout the lab
Exploring fundamental principles, from elementary particles to the universe
The Yamazaki Lab studies theoretical physics, particularly theoretical particle physics and mathematical physics.
Centered on quantum field theory, quantum gravity, and superstring theory, the lab investigates the fundamental principles that govern phenomena in nature.
The lab also conducts research at the boundaries with related fields, such as pure mathematics, cosmology, condensed matter theory, statistical mechanics, and quantum information theory.
The lab operates as part of the Particle Theory Lab at Hongo Campus, and also conducts research at the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe at Kashiwa Campus.
Key terms
- Quantum field theory
- A theory that treats particles as "fields" spread across space, and describes elementary particles by combining quantum mechanics and relativity
- Superstring theory
- A theory that considers elementary particles not as points but as extended strings. It aims to unify all forces, including gravity
- Quantum gravity
- A theoretical framework that seeks to describe gravity in a way that is consistent with quantum mechanics
NewsLab news
Prof. Yamazaki received the Prize for Science and Technology (Research Category) in the Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Prof. Yamazaki won the Best Paper Prize 2025 from the Journal of Physics A
Prof. Yamazaki won the Frontiers of Science Award (Mathematics)
ResearchResearch themes
The lab studies theoretical physics, particularly theoretical particle physics and mathematical physics. Centered on supersymmetric field theory and string theory, it also pursues research at the boundaries with related fields, such as pure mathematics, cosmology, condensed matter theory, and quantum information theory.
*Illustrative imageSupersymmetric Field Theory and String Theory
The lab investigates supersymmetric field theory and string theory from a variety of angles. It seeks to identify the physical and mathematical structures needed for better formulations of quantum field theory and for frameworks that describe quantum gravity consistently.
*Illustrative imageMathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics
In connection with research on theoretical particle physics and superstring theory, the lab also conducts research in pure mathematics, including geometry, algebra, analysis, representation theory, and integrable systems. This work has a strong mathematical physics character.
*Illustrative imageInterdisciplinary Research and Numerical Computation
Research themes have also included particle phenomenology, cosmology, quantum information theory, statistical mechanics, and condensed matter theory. In addition to pen-and-paper research, the lab carries out numerical computation using supercomputers and GPUs, as well as research using machine learning and quantum computers.
MembersFaculty
The members of the Yamazaki Lab consist of faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral and master's students.As of 2026
- ProfessorMasahito YamazakiPublications ↗
- Assistant ProfessorMasataka Watanabe
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The top and research theme images are illustrative and were not taken at the lab. They are cropped from Wikimedia Commons images. Cropped CC BY-SA images are provided under the same CC BY-SA license as the original (version shown on each line).
- Top image: “E8Petrie with color 3D vertices” Jgmoxness / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Supersymmetric Field Theory and String Theory: “Calabi-yau” Andrew J. Hanson - OTRS Ticket# / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Mathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics: “TotalSymmetricPlanePartitions” Sophie Hofmanninger / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Interdisciplinary Research and Numerical Computation: “NSF-supported Research Facilities ( )” National Science Foundation / Public domain (cropped)
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- Related lab (Yokoyama Lab): “Oldest Light in the Universe (SVS30133)” NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio - Marit Jentoft-Nilsen, Global Science and Technology, Inc./Mark Malanoski / Public domain (cropped)
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