Management of SPring-8
Milestones in the Construction of SPring-8
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The construction of SPring-8 began in 1991. The Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI) * and RIKEN (the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research) were responsible for constructing the facility. The Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) was established in 1990 as a private non-profit foundation by raising funds from private companies. The followings are other highlights in the history of SPring-8. ＊JAERI was reorganized into the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) on October 1, 2005. |
| May | 1993 | : | The SPring-8 Users Society was established. |
| Feb. | 1997 | : | Proposals for the 1st Research Term were accepted. |
| Mar. | 1997 | : | The first synchrotron radiation was observed in SPring-8. |
| Oct. | 1997 | : | SPring-8 was opened for users. |
| Mar. | 1998 | : | The 1st SPring-8 Symposium was held; held annually since then. |
| May | 1998 | : | A beam current of 100 mA was stored in the storage ring. |
| Oct. | 1998 | : | First contract beamline started operation. |
| June | 2000 | : | Completion of 1km-long beamline. |
| Aug | 2000 | : | Installation of 25 m-long undulator. |
| Sep. | 2001 | : | Review of SPring-8 project started by the Ministry (MEXT). |
| May | 2004 | : | Top-up operation started. |
| Sep. | 2005 | : | Low emittance top-up operation started. |
| Oct. | 2007 | : | 10th anniversary of SPring-8 |
The Mission of JASRI as a Registered Institution for Promoting Synchrotron Radiation Research
JASRI has undertaken the following missions entrusted by RIKEN.Management, maintenance, operation and upgrading of the SPring-8 Facility
User support such as user registration, safety control, information services and technical support
R&D on advanced instrumentation and methodology related to SR research
Support of the new beamline construction
Safety regulations
SPring-8 Management Structure
Formation of a Research Complex at SPring-8
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RIKEN opened the Harima Institute on the SPring-8 site in October 1997. This institute promotes research on life science and synchrotron radiation physics. |
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JASRI undertakes research and development on advanced instrumentation and methodology related to SR research. These two institutes closely collaborate on research and they form the "Research Complex of SPring-8" together. |
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Each of contract beamline owner agencies; universities, companies, and other organizations, own their beamline for each exclusive experiment and research. |
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Laboratory of Advanced Science and Technology for Industry (LASTI), University of Hyogo make researches on material and medical sciences using 1.5GeV electron storage ring "NewSUBARU" in this site. |
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Public beamline JASRI calls for proposals twice a year for those who are interested in using the public beamlines. The Proposal Review Committee reviews the proposals and beam time is allocated for proposals that are approved. If users submit their experimental reports, they are not charged for their beam time. |
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Contract beamline JASRI accepts proposals to construct contract beamlines at any time. These proposals are evaluated by the Contract Beamline Committee. |
SPring-8 is located at the north end of the Harima Science Garden City, which is a part of the Nishiharima Technopolis.
The Hyogo Prefectural Government is actively promoting the area as an attractive location for activities related to science and technology.