Specific Synchrotron Radiation Facilities Users Community (SpRUC)

To understand materials, their functions, and the underlying fundamental physical processes, we will advance scientific research using two different types of quantum beams:

1. X-rays from synchrotron radiation from SPring-8/SPring-8-II and Nano Terasu, and
2. muons from J-PARC(Japan), MuSIC(Japan), RAL(UK), PSI(Switzerland) and TRIUMF(Canada). Many scientific results have been obtained using synchrotron radiation. Automation and remote measurement systems are being developed for various research methods based on accumulated experimental know-how at synchrotron radiation facilities. On the other hand, although muons have high potential for investigating bulk materials, the measurement method still has room for improvement. By promoting scientific and technical exchanges between these complementary probes, we will develop new research topics, establish cutting-edge application research, and advance the acquisition of new user groups.
   The goal of this research group is establishment of an analytical scheme for any elements including chemical state and structure at any locations from the surface (~nm) to interior (~cm) of materials using synchrotron radiation and negative/positive muon. Based on experimental evidence and open discussions among researchers, we will open up new horizons in science through the collaborations of researchers having different backgrounds and perspectives. Looking to the future introduction of AI for planning efficient experiments, automatic analysis system and the use of big data, we will develop a new research system at each facility in terms of both hardware and software.
   We aim to understand and share the advantages of two quantum beam. During the next two years, we plan to implement the following:
1. Holding a research group meeting to learn the characteristics of two probes; synchrotron radiation and negative/positive muon, and discuss scientific themes that are considered to be used in conjunction;
2. Training and incorporating researchers who use both probes through experimental seminars;
3. Survey of requests regarding research and development needs in new research fields;
4. Survey of requests regarding the deployment of research and development results;
5. Survey of requests regarding next-generation plans and upgrade plans;
6. Survey of requests regarding user systems;
7. Exchange information with overseas experimental facilities.