Research Group:
X-ray Spectroscopy Research Group
Contact:
| ASAKURA Hiroyuki |
| 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka, Osaka, 577-8502, Japan |
| Telephone: +81-6-4307-5427 |
| asakura(at)apch.kindai.ac.jp |
Research Area:
Fundamental Characterization, Applied Materials, Measurements
Beamline:
BL01B1, BL14B2, BL17SU, BL25SU, BL27SU, BL36XU, BL37XU, BL39XU
Overview of Research Group, Goals and Purposes:
X-ray spectroscopy (X-ray absorption/emission spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence Spectroscopy etc.) is used by many researchers in industria and academia as a versatile analytical tool in a wide range of fields such as solid state physics, materials and device development, catalysis, environmental and earth science. The basic concepts of X-ray spectroscopy have been established, and now there are advanced experimental techniques such as higher energy, time, and spatial resolutions, simultaneous measurements combined with other measurement techniques, and data science approaches. However, these measurement and analysis techniques are not yet widely used. This group provides a wide range of information to SPring-8 users who use X-ray spectroscopy for the first time, and promotes and expands advanced application research using X-ray spectroscopy, including the state-of-the-art measurement techniques, and to contribute to excellent achievements at SPring-8. Furthermore, we will propose new application and beamline specification for the coming facility upgrade to SPring-8 II. The following activities are planned to realize these goals.
- Promote sharing research achievements and knowhow of advanced measurement techniques and analysis methods of X-ray spectroscopy at SPRUC meeting or conferences to contribute for expanding user applications.
- Promote collaboration between users and SPring-8 staffs to accelerate development of new measurement techniques of X-ray spectroscopy.
- Promote collaboration between users and specialists of theoretical analysis, complementary experiments, and data science to realize reliable analysis of X-ray spectroscopy data and to evolve research in boundary area.
- Compile user requests for X-ray spectroscopy-related beamlines and next-generation synchrotron radiation light sources and beamlines, as well as proposals for new applications and research, and promote them to the facilities in cooperation with the Japan XAFS Society, etc.