光電子分光等を一例とする先端計測により、孤立状態からクラスタ・液体などの凝縮相に至る原子・分子の電子状態や動態に迫る分野。価電子・内殻励起状態の緩和や解離過程などのミクロなメカニズムを紐解き、基礎量子科学から大気・環境・宇宙・液相における化学反応の基盤理解までを推進。

A field exploring the electronic states and dynamics of atoms and molecules—from isolated states to condensed phases such as clusters and liquids—through advanced measurements exemplified by photoelectron spectroscopy. By uncovering microscopic mechanisms, including the relaxation and dissociation processes of valence and core-excited states, this field advances fundamental quantum science and deepens our understanding of chemical reactions in atmospheric, environmental, space, and liquid-phase environments.

[2] 磁性・強相関・超伝導・量子電子物性
Magnetism, Correlated Physics, Superconductivity, & Quantum Materials

多様な放射光物性手法を駆使し、通常の金属・半導体から電荷・スピン・軌道・格子の複雑な相互作用が生み出す特異な量子相を解明する分野。強相関電子系や超伝導、トポロジカル物質の原理に迫り、スピントロニクスや量子デバイスをはじめとする次世代機能の創出へ寄与

A field clarifying exotic quantum phases driven by complex charge, spin, orbital, and lattice interactions ranging from ordinary metals and semiconductors to exotic ones, using diverse synchrotron methods. It targets strongly correlated systems, superconductors, and topological materials to inspire next-generation spintronics and quantum devices.

表面・界面、薄膜・多層膜、低次元物質に発現する物性・機能を追求する分野。局所電子状態・構造や表面・界面反応の観測を通じ、低次元量子現象やエネルギー変換機能の発現機構を解明し、新たな物性・機能の開拓を目指す領域。

A field exploring phenomena at surfaces and interfaces and in thin-film, multilayer, and low-dimensional systems. Through observation of local electronic and atomic structures, as well as surface and interface reactions, it elucidates the mechanisms underlying low-dimensional quantum phenomena and energy-conversion functions, enabling the discovery of new functionalities.

凝縮系物質の構造と相転移現象を詳細に解明する分野。回折・散乱をはじめとする放射光計測手法を活用し、温度・圧力・磁場などの外場や極限環境下における構造の変化や揺らぎを観測する。巨視的な物性の発現機構を解明するとともに、新規機能性物質の創製につなげる研究領域。

A field that investigates the structure and phase transition phenomena of condensed matter. It employs diffraction, scattering, and other synchrotron-based measurement techniques to probe structural changes and fluctuations under external fields such as temperature, pressure, and magnetic field, as well as under extreme conditions. The field aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying macroscopic properties and contribute to the development of novel functional materials.

触媒、電池、機能性材料、地球・環境・惑星科学などを対象とし、その場／オペランドを含む分光、回折・散乱などの放射光計測を用いて、化学状態、構造、反応過程、動的挙動を解明する研究領域。基礎から応用・産業利用まで幅広い研究を対象とする。

This field covers fundamental, applied, and industrial research on catalysts, batteries, functional materials, and Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences. It focuses on elucidating chemical states, structures, reaction processes, and dynamic behaviors using synchrotron radiation techniques such as spectroscopy, diffraction, and scattering, including in situ/operando measurements.

結晶構造解析やSAXS、X線イメージング等の多様な手法により、蛋白質や生体高分子、ソフトマターの階層的な立体構造とその動態に迫る分野。酵素反応や構造変化、分子集合体の形成過程などを可視化し、生命現象の解明や創薬、革新的な高分子・有機材料の開発に貢献する研究領域。

A field that explores the hierarchical three-dimensional structures and dynamics of proteins, biological macromolecules, and soft matter using a diverse range of techniques, including crystallography, SAXS, and X-ray imaging. By visualizing enzymatic reactions, structural changes, and the formation processes of molecular assemblies, this research area contributes to elucidating biological phenomena, advancing drug discovery, and developing innovative polymeric and organic materials.

高輝度・高品質な放射光やXFELを安定供給するための、光源および加速器技術の革新を目指す分野。電子源、高周波源、電磁石、超高真空、挿入光源、ビーム診断、ビーム制御などの開発を通じ、さらなる高輝度化やコヒーレンス向上、短パルス化を追求する領域。

A field aiming at innovations in accelerator and light source technologies to reliably deliver high-brilliance synchrotron radiation and XFELs. Through developments in electron sources, RF sources, magnets, UHV systems, insertion devices, beam diagnostics, and beam control, it pursues higher brilliance, coherence, and shorter pulses.

放射光の潜在能力を最大限に引き出すため、分光器やミラーなどの光学系、高精度検出器をはじめ、ビームラインを構成する装置・技術を開発する分野です。ビームラインの設計・性能評価や自動化、試料環境の高度化、新たな計測アプローチなどを対象とし、未来の放射光利用と先端科学を支える基盤技術と技術革新を幅広く取り上げます。

This area focuses on the development of beamline components and technologies that fully realize the potential of synchrotron radiation, including optical systems such as monochromators and mirrors, as well as high-precision detectors. Covering beamline design, performance evaluation, automation, the advancement of sample environments, and novel measurement approaches, this field widely addresses the foundational technologies and technical innovations that support cutting-edge science and the future of synchrotron radiation utilization.

放射光実験における試料操作から計測、データ処理・解析までの各過程を、統計数理・機械学習・逆問題解析・LLM・ロボティクス等により高度化する分野。前処理や特徴抽出、モデル化と不確かさ評価、解析・計測の自動化などの手法開発と概念実証を広く対象とする。各応用分野に根ざしたインフォマティクスや自動・自律実験への展開を通じて、データ駆動型放射光科学への発展を牽引する。

A field that advances every stage of synchrotron radiation experiments—from sample handling and measurement through data processing and analysis—using statistical mathematics, machine learning, inverse-problem analysis, LLMs, and robotics. It broadly encompasses method development and proof-of-concept work, including preprocessing, feature extraction, modeling, uncertainty evaluation, and the automation of analysis and measurement. Through informatics rooted in each application field and the development of automated and autonomous experiments, it leads the advance toward data-driven synchrotron radiation science.

装置開発 / Instrumentation

手法・理論 /Methods and Theory

利用研究 / Applications