Laboratory of Advanced Science and Technology for Industry

Professor Satoshi Hashimoto

When the orbit of electrons moving at nearly the speed of light is bent by a magnetic field, extremely bright light in the X-ray region—known as synchrotron radiation—is emitted.
Accelerating electrons requires a large-scale accelerator, and our laboratory operates the New SUBARU electron accelerator, the largest of its kind among Japanese universities.
Through stable operation and advancement of the accelerator, we promote cutting-edge research and industrial applications using synchrotron radiation.
In addition, we conduct research in accelerator science, including the development of novel light sources using relativistic electron beams and the generation of laser Compton scattering (LCS) gamma rays.

Graduate School of Information Science

Associate Professor Hiroaki Ohshima

Acquiring information is of great importance in today\'s society. Our laboratory researches information retrieval technologies that respond to the diverse search intents of users. For example, in the case of electronic guides in museums, we support deeper learning by individually recommending exhibits based on visitors\' interests and behavior history. By presenting information from various perspectives in response to search queries, we aim to reduce the disparity in information access and create an environment where everyone can reach information that suits them.

School of Science

Professor Mito Takeshi

The properties of many materials are determined by the state of the electrons they contain. One of the themes we have been intensively researching recently is Dirac electrons, which are considered to have zero mass and are expected to be applied in future low-power devices and quantum computers. Our research group was the first in the world to reveal, through nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments using superconducting magnets, that Dirac electrons emerge when black phosphorus, an allotrope of phosphorus, is pressurized.

School of Engineering

Associate Professor Junichi Inamoto

Power generation using renewable energy requires the use of stationary storage batteries for power leveling. Lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used as storage batteries, use resources such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper, and there is a risk that the batteries will not be manufactured in the future due to soaring raw material prices or supply disruptions. Therefore, we are engaged in research and development to realize secondary batteries that use inexpensive raw materials with no resource supply risk.

School of Science

Assistant Professor Motoharu Kitatani

Superconductivity is a phenomenon where electrical resistance drops to zero at low temperatures, making it promising for applications such as lossless energy storage. Recently, it has also been used as an element in quantum computers, with potential applications across various fields. The biggest challenge in advancing these real-world applications is the low temperature at which superconductivity occurs. To address this issue, we aim to elucidate the mechanisms of superconductivity through theoretical calculations and design superconducting materials that operate at higher temperatures.