National University Corporation Okayama University
[Okayama University] SPring-8 – Okayama University Usage Collaboration Workshop held – Bringing the world’s highest performance large-scale synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8 closer to you and
strengthening research capabilities and innovation co-creation – ……
September 8, 2024 (Reiwa 6) National University Corporation Okayama University https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
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◆Overview
National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City, President: Yasutomo Nasu) will hold the SPring-8-Okayama University Usage Collaboration Workshop “Would you like to use the large synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8?” The event was held at the 50th Anniversary Hall on the Tsushima Campus. A total of 111 people participated both in-person and online, not only from our university but also from many national and private
universities, research institutes, and companies.
This workshop is aimed at faculty members, companies, and others who are using the large synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8 (operating agency: JASRI) located at the RIKEN Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (Sayo Town, Hyogo Prefecture) for the first time. The purpose of the event was to provide an overview of SPring-8, introduce examples of actual device usage, and explain our university’s support services for using SPring-8.
In the first half of the workshop, Kazumasa Horikane, Cytech Coordinator of the Equipment Sharing Promotion Headquarters, Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization, introduced the usage analysis support service launched by the university, so that SPring-8 could be used in a more familiar manner. By collaborating with the Japan High Brightness Photonics Research Center (JASRI), which operates SPring-8, this support service provides consultation on requests, application for equipment usage, and measurement and analysis to suit the needs of users. This is a service supported by Okayama University, and you can use this support service if you have concerns about using SPring-8. In addition, Coordinator Satoshi Tsutsui of JASRI, which collaborates with our university, gave a lecture titled “Introduction to SPring-8 equipment.” As an overview of SPring-8 and various usage examples, we will explain the differences between synchrotron radiation and laboratory light sources at SPring-8, the characteristics of synchrotron radiation, and the main analytical methods using synchrotron radiation, such as imaging and X-ray absorption fine structure analysis. We introduced the principles and analysis examples of (XAFS), X-ray diffraction, and small-angle scattering.
In the second half of the workshop, three researchers from various specialized fields gave presentations on actual usage examples at SPring-8. Professor Naomatsu Yokotani from the University’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Basic Science introduced the electronic and chemical state analysis of functional materials using photoelectron spectroscopy as an example of how SPring-8’s equipment can be used. One of the characteristics of SPring-8’s synchrotron radiation is its high brightness. Taking advantage of this characteristic, it is possible to capture the small amount of elements substituted in substances, and to detect the chemical state of the substituted elements and the sites to be substituted using photoelectrons. We reported that this can be solved by using complementary holography. In addition, Ryuji Shikaku, curator of the Okayama Orient Museum, reported on research using high-resolution X-ray CT under the title “Elucidation of bimetallic sword production techniques from the Iron Age onwards in Iran.” Bimetallic swords with an iron core embedded in the handle of bronze long swords have only been found in long swords of a type characteristically found in northwestern Iran from the 10th to 9th century BC. The details of whether and how it was implanted were shrouded in fog. In order to reveal the internal structure of the bimetallic sword, we used X-ray CT, which uses high-energy X-rays up to 200 keV, to examine the internal structure of the non-destructive handle, which is about 30 mm in diameter. announced.
In addition, Tomohiro Ikeda, chief engineer of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., spoke from a corporate perspective about the impetus for Honda’s synchrotron radiation initiatives and guidelines for its use. I felt the need to conduct analysis and analysis, and presented the use of synchrotron radiation (SPring-8, etc.) as one of the methods. Finally, as a form of collaboration between the analysis requester and the measurement/analyst, we would like to change the form of collaboration between the analysis requester and the
measurement/analyst, so that they can discuss analysis and measurement organically, rather than the collaboration that has been carried out in a routine manner. Opinions were exchanged regarding the form of collaboration, etc. We also held individual usage consultations after the meeting.
Our university signed a comprehensive collaboration agreement with JASRI in September 2023 to realize the “Core Facility Concept” that promotes the efficient and effective sharing of equipment, etc., and as part of this, we will promote the use of SPring-8. We aim to strengthen the creation of innovation. “SPring-8” and “sychrotron radiation” may be unfamiliar to those who have never used them. However, SPring-8 is a synchrotron radiation facility that is used in a wide range of fields, from materials science to life science, medicine and industry, from basic research to applied research, and is used by many researchers from industry, government, and academia both domestically and internationally. Masu. We plan to regularly hold collaborative events with SPring-8 (JASRI) in the future.
Okayama University was selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Regional Core and Distinctive Research Universities Strengthening Project (J-PEAKS)” (implementing body: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) on December 22 last year, and is a member of the J-PEAKS project. As one of our initiatives, we aim to “become a mecca for knowledge and techniques for creating innovation.” Through this initiative, we will improve our research infrastructure and aim to improve Japan’s research capabilities and create innovation. We will continue to strategically promote initiatives across the university to become a valuable presence in realizing Okayama University’s long-term vision 2050: “A research university that co-creates the future of the region and the earth and contributes to global innovation.” Please look forward to our university’s future activities.
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Coordinator Tsutsui introducing the SPring-8 equipment
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Chief Engineer Ikeda (left) conducting a Q&A session
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Curator Shikoku introduces the elucidation of bimetallic sword making techniques from the Iron Age onwards in Iran.
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Individual usage consultation
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◆Reference
・Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization https://www.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/
・Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization Equipment Sharing Promotion Headquarters
https://fspp.kikibun.okayama-u.ac.jp/
・Okayama University Interdisciplinary Basic Science Research Institute//Faculty of Science Interface Science Research Facility Thin Film Physics Laboratory
https://film.rlss.okayama-u.ac.jp/index.html
・JASRI (JASRI)
https://www.jasri.jp/
・SPring-8
http://www.spring8.or.jp/ja/
・Okayama Orient Museum
https://www.city.okayama.jp/orientmuseum/index.html
・Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
https://global.honda/jp/RandD/
◆Reference information
・[Okayama University] Distinctive research university Towards the realization of the “Core Facility Concept” at Okayama University – Signed an agreement for collaboration and cooperation with the High Brightness Photon Science Research Center (JASRI) –
・[Okayama University] Selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Regional Core and Distinctive Research Universities Strengthening Promotion Project (J-PEAKS)” – A research university that will co-create the future of the region and the earth and become a core of global innovation: Okayama University We will accelerate the realization of our goals and build a mountain range of Japan’s research universities that we can be proud of around the world.
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Okayama University Tsushima Campus (Kita Ward, Okayama City), where the 50th anniversary commemorative hall is held locally
◆Contact information for this matter
Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization Equipment Sharing Promotion Headquarters
1-1-1 Tsushima Naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-8530 Okayama University Tsushima Campus Main Building 1F E-mail: corefacility◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp *@ has been replaced with ◎ TEL: 086-251-8748・8746
https://fspp.kikibun.okayama-u.ac.jp/
-Inquiries regarding Okayama University SPring-8 support services and usage- Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization Equipment Sharing Promotion Headquarters (Person in charge: Cytech Coordinator Kazumasa Horikane) TEL: 086-251-8743 E-mail: sp8-renkei◎ okayama-u.ac.jp ※@ has been replaced with ◎ -For inquiries regarding Okayama University’s
industry-academia-government collaboration, etc.- Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization
Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Headquarters 1-1-1 Tsushima Naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-8530 Okayama University Tsushima Campus Main Building 1F TEL: 086-251-8463 E-mail: sangaku◎okayama-u.ac.jp *Please replace ◎ with @
-Inquiries regarding Okayama University startups, ventures, etc.- Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization Startup and Venture Creation Headquarters
1-1-1 Tsushima Naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-8530 Okayama University Tsushima Campus Main Building 1st Floor E-mail: start-up1◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp ※Please replace ◎ with @ https://venture.okayama-u.ac.jp/
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