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Join Us at the Okayama University Synchrotron Light Utilization Workshop

Okayama University is set to hold an exciting workshop titled Okayama University Synchrotron Light Utilization Workshop - Let's Utilize Synchrotron Light! on August 1, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This event will take place both in person at the 50th Anniversary Memorial Hall on the Tsushima Campus and online. The workshop aims to facilitate the use of synchrotron light through advanced analysis techniques available only at facilities like SPring-8 and NanoTerasu.

Overview of the Workshop

The workshop is organized by the Comprehensive Technical Department of Okayama University, headed by Vice President Yoshitomo Nasu. The collaboration with the High Brightness Synchrotron Radiation Research Center will be highlighted. Just recently, a memorandum of mutual cooperation was signed with the Kyushu Synchrotron Light Research Center (SAGA-LS), further enhancing our capabilities.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the analysis support services available at the synchrotron facilities, receive insights into advanced analysis methods, and see real-world applications of synchrotron light.

Workshop Details

• - Date & Time: August 1, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (JST)
• - Location:

- In-Person: 50th Anniversary Memorial Hall, Okayama University Tsushima Campus, Okayama City, Japan.
- Online: Web-based format.

Agenda

• - 1:00 PM: Opening Speech by Vice President Yoshitomo Nasu
• - 1:10 PM: Introduction of Analysis Support Services by Kazumasa Horigane
• - 1:35 PM: Overview of Synchrotron Facilities by Tomohisa Tsutsui
• - 2:00 PM: Introduction of SAGA-LS by Ichiro Hirosawa
• - 2:25 PM: Break
• - 2:40 PM: Correlation Structure Analysis using Cryo Electron Microscopy by Nobutaka Numamoto
• - 3:05 PM: Challenges and Value of Synchrotron Facilities for SMEs by Keizo Nishihara from Tosei Electric Beam Co., Ltd.
• - 3:30 PM: Potential of Synchrotron Light in Agricultural and Biological Sample Analysis by Masafumi Hidaka
• - 3:55 PM: Evaluation of Organic Thin Film Devices using Synchrotron X-ray Spectroscopy by Tsuyoshi Watanabe
• - 4:20 PM: Closing Remarks by Yoshihiko Tamura, Comprehensive Technical Department

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for individuals from businesses, research institutions, and universities who are interested in utilizing synchrotron light for the first time.

Registration

Participation is free of charge, with a limit of 40 attendees for the in-person event and 70 for the online session. To secure your spot, please register by filling out the form at the link provided: Registration Form (Please note that registration may close if capacity is exceeded).

You can also access the workshop poster here: Workshop Poster.

Sponsors

The workshop is hosted by the Comprehensive Technical Department of Okayama University in cooperation with SAGA-LS and the High Brightness Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (JASRI).

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please reach out to:
Okayama University Comprehensive Technical Department (Synchrotron Light Utilization Support)
Address: 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Okayama City, Okayama 700-8530, JAPAN
Email: sp8-renkei◎okayama-u.ac.jp (replace ◎ with @)
Phone: +81-86-251-8743 / 8748

Okayama University is committed to advancing research and innovation while supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We look forward to welcoming you to this informative workshop!