On November 29, 2024, astronaut Mamoru Mohri was invited to NanoTerasu for an interactive event themed around “Dreams and the Future of Science and Technology.” Participants included four first-year students from Sendai Daiichi High School and five second-year students from Sendai Daisan High School, both designated as Super Science High (SSH) schools in Sendai City, as well as three third-year undergraduate students and two second-year master’s students from Tohoku University.

The event featured Mr. Mohri himself as the facilitator, engaging in lively discussions with the students and participants. Prior to the event, Dr. Takahashi, Director of the QST NanoTerasu Center, guided Dr. Mohri through the experimental hall. During the tour, representatives of the three public beamlines provided explanations and exchanged ideas with Dr. Mohri.

 

On Saturday, November 16th, at the QST Kansai Photon Science Institute Open House, we showcased NanoTerasu through a panel booth and held a science seminar for children. The science seminar was attended by 43 participants, ranging from elementary school students to adults. The total number of attendees for the open house was 982.

 

 

 

On 4th October, “The 4th NanoTerasu Briefing (Meeting) of the Usage” was held at Urban net Sendai-chuo Building (Senda-city, Miyagi). The participants satisfied for the brief introduction of the results from coalition beamlines and the achievements for public beamlines at NanoTerasu. On the next day, NanoTerasu site-visit also held.

Opening Greeting from Dr. Amemiya, Director of JASRI (instated by Dr. Ohishi)

Opening Greeting from Dr. Kawachi, Vice Director of QST

Opening Greeting from Dr. Kawamura, Vice Chairman of PhoSIC

Closing Remarks from Dr. Kawakami, Director General of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, QST

On 5th September, “The 3rd NanoTerasu Briefing (Meeting) of the Usage” was held at Kyushu University (Hakozaki Campus, Fukuoka). The participants satisfied for the brief introduction of the results from coalition beamlines and the achievements for public beamlines at NanoTerasu. Furthermore, Prof. Arima (Chief of NanoTerasu User Community) and Prof. Fuziwara (Chief of SPring-8 User Community) stated the expectation of the future in user communities at the synchrotron radiation user community. The final Briefing (Meeting) will be held on 4th October at Sendai and NanoTerasu.

 

On 23rd August, “The 2nd NanoTerasu Briefing (Meeting) of the Usage” was held at Kyoto-Karasuma Convention Center (Kyoto). The participants satisfied for the brief introduction of the results from coalition beamlines and the achievements for public beamlines at NanoTerasu. The next Briefing (Meeting) will be held on 5th September at Fukuoka.

 

Greeting from Mr. Ando, Managing Director of JASRI

Opening remarks from Dr. Ohishi, Director of NanoTerasu Promotion Div., JASRI

Lecture from Mr. Umezu, Section Chief of Research Environment Div., MEXT

Lecture from Dr. Takahashi, Leader of the NanoTerasu Center, QST

Lecture from Dr. Nakamura, Manager of PhoSIC (Tohoku Univ.)

Lecture from Dr. Miyawaki, Researcher of NanoTerasu Center, QST

Lecture from Dr. Kimura, Director of User Administration Div., JASRI

Lecture from Dr. Kawamura, Vice-Director of PhoSIC

Closing Remarks from Dr. Kawakami, Director General of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, QST

 

On 18^th July, “The 1st NanoTerasu Briefing (Meeting) of the Usage” was held at AP Yaesu (Tokyo). The participants satisfied for the brief introduction of the results from coalition beamlines and the achievements for public beamlines at NanoTerasu. The next Briefing (Meeting) will be held on 23^rd August at Kyoto.

 

Greeting from Dr. Amemiya, President of JASRI

Opening remarks from Dr. Ohishi, Director of NanoTerasu Promotion Div., JASRI

 

Lecture from Mr. Uchino, Duputy Director of Research Environment Div., MEXT

Lecture from Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, QST

 

Lecture from Dr. Watanabe, Special Assistant of PhoSIC Director (Tohoku Univ.)

Lecture from Dr. Horiba, Beamline Group Leader of NanoTerasu Center, QST

Lecture from Dr. Kimura, Director of User Administration Div., JASRI

 

Lecture from Dr. Kawamura, Vice-Director of PhoSIC

Closing Remarks from Dr. Kawakami, Director General of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, QST