Toward new frontiers : Encounter and synergy of state-of-the-art astronomical detectors and exotic quantum beams

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FY2022

Press Release

Institutes:	The University of Electro-Communications (UEC), The University of Tokyo (Kavli IPMU), Tsukuba University, NIRS National Institute for Fusion Science
Researchers:	Prof. NAKAMURA, Nobuyuki (UEC, A01), Prof. TAKAHASHI, Tadayuki (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), Prof. WATANABE, Shin (JAXA, C01), and collaborators including other A01 & C01 members.
Date:	March 17, 2023
Description:	A joint research by Prof. Nakamura (UEC), Prof. Takahashi (Univ. Tokyo), Prof. Watanabe (JAXA), and collaborators including the A01 & C01 groups was press-released as “Unique quantum inference effect captured by cosmic X-ray polarimeter” (the original is in a Japanese text), by UEC, the University of Tokyo (Kavli IPMU), Tsukuba University, and National Institute for Fusion Science.
URL：	UEC HP (Jpn):   https://www.uec.ac.jp/news/announcement/2023/20230317_5236.html Kavli IPMU HP (Eng):   https://www.ipmu.jp/en/20230317-Xray Tsukuba Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/journal/technology-materials/20230317140000.html National Institute for Fusion Science HP (Jpn):   https://www.nifs.ac.jp/news/collabo/230317-02.html JAXA HP (Eng):   https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/en/topics/003324.html

Newspaper Article

Media:	Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper & Yomiuri Shimbun Online
Researchers:	Prof. TERADA, Kentaro (Osaka Univ.), Prof. TAKAHASHI, Tadayuki (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), and collaborators including the B01, C01, C02 groups
Date:	December 02, 2022
Description:	A joint research by Prof. Terada (Osaka Univ.), Prof. Takahashi (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), and collaborators including the B01, C01, C02 groups was published in the morning edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper (Osaka) and Yomiuri Shimbun Online on December 02, 2022 as “Analysis of the rocks of Ryugu with elementary particles—Cross disciplinary collaboration and new technology” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	Yomiuri Shimbun Online:    (Jpn) https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/kansai/feature/CO049294/20221202-OYTAT50005/

Newspaper Article

Media:	Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Newspaper
Researchers:	Joint research led by the B01, C01, C02 groups
Date:	November 22, 2022
Description:	A joint research led by the B01, C01, C02 groups was featured in the morning edition of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Newspaper on November 22, 2022, as “Value of JAEA—Toward Social Implementation of Nuclear Energy (2) ‘Ryugaku Samples’” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Newspaper:   https://www.nikkan.co.jp/articles/view/00654968

Press Release

Institutes:	Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society (CROSS), Tokyo University of Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), J-PARC Center
Researchers:	Dr. OHISHI, Kazuki (CROSS), Dr. SUGIYAMA, Jun (CROSS), Dr. IGARASHI, Daisuke (Tokyo Univ. Sci.), Dr. TATARA, Ryoichi (Tokyo Univ. Sci.), Prof. KOMABA, Shinichi (Tokyo Univ. Sci.), Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (KEK, B01), Prof. KODA, Akihiro (KEK)
Date:	October 19, 2022
Description:	A joint research led by Dr. OHISHI, Kazuki (CROSS), in which Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (KEK, B01) participated, was press-released as “ First measurement of lithium ion motion in a lithium ion battery during charging and discharging” (the original is in a Japanese text), from CROSS, Tokyo Univ. Sci., KEK, and J-PARC Center.
URL：	CROSS HP (Jpn):   https://neutron.cross.or.jp/ja/news/press/221018pre/ Tokyo Univ. Sci. HP (Jpn):   https://www.tus.ac.jp/today/archive/20221019_5725.html KEK HP (Jpn):   https://www.kek.jp/ja/press/202210191400/ J-PARC HP (Jpn):   https://j-parc.jp/c/press-release/2022/10/19001035.html

Newspaper Articles & TV Broadcasts

Media:	Nihon Keizai Shimbun Newspaper, Nippon TV, Youtube Nippon TV NEWS, YAHOO! JAPAN News, Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper, Sankei Shimbun Newspaper, Ibraki Shimbun Cross Eye, Kahoku Newspaper, Kahoku Newspaper ONLINE, TBS NEWS DIG, Asahi Shimbun Newspaper, Asahi Shimbun Digital, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Newspaper, NHK, FNN Prime Online, NHK Sendai, NEWSCAST, Mynavi News TECH+, Mainichi Shimbun Newspaper, The AKAHATA Newspaper, Television Kanagawa (TVK), Ch.OPEN YOKOHAMA, Bunka Hoso Broadcasting, Ehime Shimbun ONLINE, MIT Technology Review, ASCII.jp&timees;Business, Kochi Shimbun Newspaper, BIGLOBE News, AstroArts.
Researchers:	Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01), and collaborators including the A01, B01, C01, and C02 groups
Date:	September 23–27, 2022.
Description:	The joint research led by Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01), on the analysis of asteroid Ryuguu samples, in which A01, B01, C01, and C02 participated, was featured in the following newspapers, net news, and TV news. Nihon Keizai Shimbun Newspaper, published twice on September 23, 2022. Nippon TV NEWS & Youtube Nippon TV NEWS, September 23, 2022. YAHOO! JAPAN News, publised four times on September 23, and September 24 & 26, 2022. Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper, September 23, 2022. Sankei Shimbun Newspaper, September 23, 2022. Ibraki Shimbun Cross Eye, September 23 & 24, 2022. Kahoku Newspaper ONLINE & Kahoku Newspaper, September 23, 2022. TBS NEWS DIG, September 23, 2022. Asahi Shimbun Digital & Asahi Shimbun Newspaper, September 23, 2022. Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Newspaper, September 23, 2022. NHK TV news, September 23, 2022. FNN Prime Online TV news, September 23, 2022. NHK Sendai TV news, September 23, 2022. NEWSCAST, September 23, 2022. Mynavi News TECH+, September 23 & 27, 2022. Mainichi Shimbun Newspaper, September 23 & 27, 2022. The AKAHATA Newspaper, September 23, 2022. TVK news, September 23, 2022. Ch. OPEN YOKOHAMA, September 23, 2022. Bunka Hoso Broadcasting, September 23, 2022. Ehime Shimbun ONLINE, September 24, 2022. MIT Technology Review, September 25, 2022. ASCII.jp&timees;Business, September 25, 2022. Kochi Shimbun Newspaper, September 26, 2022. BIGLOBE News, September 27, 2022. AstroArts, September 27, 2022.

Press Release

Institutes:	(1) Osaka University (2) The University of Tokyo (Kavli IPMU), Osaka University, Kyoto University, International Christian University (ICU), The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tohoku University (3) High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), J-PARC Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
Researchers:	Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01), Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01), Dr. CHIU, I-Huan (Osaka Univ., B01), Prof. TAKAHASHI, Tadayuki (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), Dr. NAGASAWA, Shunsaku (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), Prof. TANIGUCHI, Akihiro (Kyoto Univ, B01), Prof. KUBO, Kenya M. (ICU, C02), Dr. WATANABE, Shin (JAXA, C01), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (KEK, B01), Dr. TAKESHITA, Soshi (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Dr. OSAWA, Takahito (JAEA, B01) , and collaborators including the A01, B01, C01, and C02 members.
Date:	September 23–26, 2022
Description:	A joint research by Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Team Leader, Tohoku Univ., B01), Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01), Prof. TAKAHASHI, Tadayuki (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), and the collaborators including the A01, B01, C01, and C02 groups was press-released as (1) “Determination of average elemental composition of stones from Asteroid Ryuguu—Successful nondestructive elemental analysis using elementary particle muons (original text in Japanese)” by Osaka Univ., and (2) “Researchers have used beams of muons to analyze the elemental composition of Asteroid Ryugu samples” by the Univ. of Tokyo (Kavli IPMU), Osaka Univ., Kyoto Univ., ICU, JAXA, Tohoku Univ. and (3) by  KEK, J-PARC, JAEA.
URL：	Osaka Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://www.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/topics/researchresult/12317/ Kavli IPMU, the Univ. of Tokyo HP (Eng):   https://www.ipmu.jp/en/20220923-Ryugu Kyoto Univ HP (Jpn):   https://www.rri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/archives/16361 ICU HP (Eng):   https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/about/public/press/docs/ICUPressRelease_220926_E.pdf KEK HP (Jpn):   https://www.kek.jp/ja/press/202209231030muon/ J-PARC HP (Jpn):   https://j-parc.jp/c/press-release/2022/09/23001011.html JAEA HP (Jpn):   https://www.jaea.go.jp/02/press2022/p22092301/

Press Release

Institutes:	The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tohoku University, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), J-PARC Center, Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI), Hokkaido University, Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Hiroshima University, The University of Tokyo
Researchers:	Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01), and collaborators including the A01, B01, C01, and C02 members.
Date:	September 23, 2022
Description:	A joint research lead by Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01) and the collaborators including the A01, B01, C01, and C02 groups was press-released as “Asteroid Explorer Hayabusa2 Initial Analysis Stone Team reveals the formation and evolution of carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu,” from JAXA, Tohoku University, KEK, J-PARC Center, JASRI, Hokkaido University, Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Hiroshima University, and the University of Tokyo.
URL：	JAXA HP (Eng):   https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2022/09/20220923-1_e.html Tohoku Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/japanese/2022/09/press2022096-01-hayabusa2.html KEK HP (Eng):   https://www.kek.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pr20220923ryugu_e.pdf J-PARC HP (Eng):   https://j-parc.jp/c/en/press-release/2022/09/23001013.html SPring-8 HP (Eng):   http://www.spring8.or.jp/en/news_publications/press_release/2022/220923/ Hokkaido Univ. HP (Eng):   https://www2.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/faculty/en/research-news/8714 Hiroshima Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/news/71465 The Univ. of Tokyo HP (Jpn):   https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/press/2022/8085/

Press Release

Institutes:	High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), J-PARC Center, Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society (CROSS), Ibraki Univerisity, Osaka University, International Christian University (ICU),
Researchers:	Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (KEK, B01), Dr. NISHIMURA, Shoichiro (KEK), Dr. TAKESHITA, Soshi (KEK, C02), Prof. KODA, Akihiro (KEK), Dr. OHISHI, Kazuki (CROSS), Dr. SUGIYAMA, Jun (CROSS), Prof. NAKANO, Takehito (Ibrakaki Univ.), Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01), Prof. KUBO, Kenya M. (ICU, B01).
Date:	July 7, 2022
Description:	A joint research led by Dr. UMEGAKI, I. (KEK, B01), and collaborators including the B01 & C01 groups was press-released as “ Lithium transfer phenomena in the anode material of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries observed with positive and negative muons,” from KEK, J-PARC Center, CROSS, Ibraki Univ., Osaka Univ., and ICU.
URL：	KEK HP (Jpn):   https://www.kek.jp/ja/press/202207071400/ J-PARC HP (Jpn):   https://j-parc.jp/c/press-release/2022/07/07000974.html CROSS HP (Jpn):   https://neutron.cross.or.jp/ja/news/press/220707pre/ Ibaraki Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://www.ibaraki.ac.jp/news/2022/07/07011667.html Osaka Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/research/2022/20220707_1

Newspaper Article

Media:	The AKAHATA Newspaper
Researchers:	CHIU, I-Huan 氏 (Osaka Univ., B01), Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01), Dr. TAKEDA, Shin'ichiro (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), and collaborators including other B01, C01 & C02 members.
Date:	October 21, 2021 (Newspaper Morning Edition)
Description:	A joint research by Dr. Chiu (Osaka Univ.) and collaborators including the B01, C01, C02 groups was published in the AKAHATA Newspaper as “Analysis of valuable cultural properties using particle beam and astronomical observation techniques  Visualization of 3-D elemental distributions” (the original is in a Japanese text).

Press Release

Institutes:	RIKEN, Tsukuba University, Saitama University, School of Science, the University of Tokyo
Researchers:	Dr. NAIMI, Sarah (RIKEN, at the time of study), Dr. LI, Hongfu (RIKEN, at the time of study), Dr. UESAKA, Tomohiro (RIKEN), Dr. YAMAGUCHI, Yoshitaka氏 (RIKEN), Prof. OZAWA, Akira (Univ. Tsukuba), Prof. YAMAGUCHI, Takayuki (Saitama Univ., D01), Dr. MICHIMASA, Shin'ichiro (Univ. Tokyo), and collaborators.
Date:	April 28, 2022
Description:	A joint experimental study by Dr. S. Naimi (RIKEN), in which Prof. T. Yamaguchi (Saitama Univ., D01) participates, has been press-released as “World's fastest mass measurement launched to unravel mysteries of elemental origins—Successful mass measurement of short-lived radioactive isotopes using the Rare RI Ring” (the original is in a Japanese text), from RIKEN, University of Tsukuba, Saitama University, and University of Tokyo.
URL：	Osaka University HP (Jpn):   https://resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/research/2022/20220426_1 Kavli IPMU, the University of Tokyo HP (Eng):   https://www.ipmu.jp/en/20220426-Muon KEK HP (Jpn):   https://www.kek.jp/ja/press/202204261330/ J-PARC HP (Jpn):   https://j-parc.jp/c/press-release/2022/04/26000931.html

Press Release

Institutes:	RIKEN, School of Science, the University of Tokyo, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
Researchers:	Prof. OTSUKA, Takaharu (The Univ. Tokyo/RIKEN), Dr. ABE, Takashi (RIKEN, B03), Dr. TSUNODA, Yusuke (The Univ. of Tokyo), Dr. UTSUNO, Yutaka (JAEA), and collaborators.
Date:	April 27, 2022
Description:	A joint theoretical study by Prof. OTSUKA, Takaharu (Univ. Tokyo/RIKEN), Dr. ABE, Takashi (RIKEN, B03), and collaborators has been press-released as “Origin story of carbon-12 explored by Supercomputer ‘Fugaku’—Α clustering structure reveled by first-principles calculations” (the original is in a Japanese text), from RIKEN, the University of Tokyo, and JAEA.
URL：	RIKEN HP (Jpn):   https://www.riken.jp/press/2022/20220427_2/ School of Science, the University of Tokyo HP (Jpn):   https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/info/7869/ JAEA HP (Jpn):   https://www.jaea.go.jp/02/press2022/p22042701/

Press Release

Institutes:	Osaka University, The University of Tokyo (Kavli IPMU), High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), J-PARC Center
Researchers:	CHIU, I-Huan 氏 (Osaka Univ., B01), Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01), Dr. TAKEDA, Shin'ichiro (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), and collaborators including other B01, C01 & C02 members.
Date:	April 26, 2022
Description:	A joint research by Dr. Chiu (Osaka Univ.) and collaborators including the B01, C01, C02 groups was press-released as “Researchers use muonic X-rays to find elemental makeup of samples without damaging them—New technology developed through the encounter and synergy of state-of-the-art astronomical detectors and exotic quantum beams—” (the original is in a Japanese text), by the Osaka University, the University of Tokyo (Kavli IPMU), KEK, and J-PARC.
URL：	Osaka University HP (Jpn):   https://resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/research/2022/20220426_1 Kavli IPMU, the University of Tokyo HP (Eng):   https://www.ipmu.jp/en/20220426-Muon KEK HP (Jpn):   https://www.kek.jp/ja/press/202204261330/ J-PARC HP (Jpn):   https://j-parc.jp/c/press-release/2022/04/26000931.html

Newspaper Article

Media:	Nikkei Shimbun Newspaper
Researchers:	Dr. JANG, Jaewoong (Univ. of Tokyo), Prof. UESAKA, Mitsuru (Univ. of Tokyo), Prof. AKIMITSU, Nobuyoshi (Univ. of Tokyo), Prof. WADA, Youichiro (Univ. of Tokyo), Prof. KUMAKURA, Yoshitaka  (Saitama Medical University, C01), Prof. KIKUNAGA, Hidetoshi (Tohoku Univ.), Dr. TATENUMA, Katsuyoshi (KAKEN Co.,Ltd.), and collaborators
Date:	April 15, 2022
Description:	A joint research led by Dr. JANG, Jaewoong (Univ. of Tokyo), in which Prof. KUMAKURA, Yoshitaka (Saitama Medical University, C01) participated, was featured in the Nikkei Shimbun Newspaper as “Proof of medicinal effects of technetium preparation derived from electron linear accelerator and activated carbon method” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	Nikkei Shimbun (Jpn):   https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZRSP630597_V10C22A4000000/

Press Release

Institutes:	The University of Tokyo, Saitama Medical University, Tohoku University, KAKEN Co.,Ltd.
Researchers:	Dr. JANG, Jaewoong (Univ. of Tokyo), Prof. UESAKA, Mitsuru (Univ. of Tokyo), Prof. AKIMITSU, Nobuyoshi (Univ. of Tokyo), Prof. WADA, Youichiro (Univ. of Tokyo), Prof. KUMAKURA, Yoshitaka  (Saitama Medical University, C01), Prof. KIKUNAGA, Hidetoshi (Tohoku Univ.), Dr. TATENUMA, Katsuyoshi (KAKEN Co.,Ltd.), and collaborators
Date:	April 15, 2022
Description:	A joint research led by Dr. JANG, Jaewoong (Univ. of Tokyo), in which Prof. KUMAKURA, Yoshitaka (Saitama Medical University, C01) participated, was press-released by the University of Tokyo, Saitama Medical University, Tohoku University, and KAKEN Co.,Ltd. as “Proof of medicinal effects of technetium preparation derived from electron linear accelerator and activated carbon method—Spurring domestic production of raw materials for technetium preparation” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	The University of Tokyo HP (Jpn):   https://www.ric.u-tokyo.ac.jp/topics/電子線形加速器・活性炭法由来テクネチウム製剤 Saitama Medical University HP (Jpn):   http://www.saitama-med.ac.jp/new/linac-ac_press_release_r12.pdf Tohoku University HP (Jpn):   https://www.sci.tohoku.ac.jp/news/20220415-12041.html KAKEN Co.,Ltd. HP (Jpn):   http://www.kakenlabo.co.jp/

Press Release

Institutes:	The University of Tokyo (Kavli IPMU), National Cancer Center Japan, RIKEN
Researchers:	Prof. YAGISHITA, Atsushi (Univ. of Tokyo, C01), and collaborators in the University of Tokyo, National Cancer Center Japan, RIKEN, JAXA.
Date:	April 5, 2022
Description:	A joint research led by Prof. Yagishita (Univ. of Tokyo/National Cancer Center Japan) and other C01 members was press-released by the University of Tokyo (Kavli IPMU), National Cancer Center Japan, and RIKEN as “Researchers adapt technology made for astronomical observations to biomedical imaging.”
URL：	Kavli IPMU, the University of Tokyo HP (Eng):   https://www.ipmu.jp/ja/20220405-CdTe National Cancer Center Japan HP (Jpn):   https://www.ncc.go.jp/jp/information/pr_release/2022/0405/index.html RIKEN HP (Jpn):   https://www.riken.jp/press/2022/20220405_1/index.html

FY2021

Newspaper Article

Media:	The Science News Newspaper
Researchers:	Dr. GOGAMI, Toshiyuki (Kyoto Univ., A02), Dr. SUZUKI, Kazuki (Kyoto Univ., A02), Prof. NAKAMURA, Satoshi N. (Tohoku Univ., A02), Dr. ITAHASHI, Kosuke (Tohoku Univ., A02), Prof. TANG, Liguang (Hampton Univ.), Dr. PANDEY, Bishnu (Hampton Univ.), et al.
Date:	March 25, 2022
Description:	A joint research led by the A02 group was featured by the Science News Newspaper as “Strange atomic nucleus with no electric charge—High-precision search determines upper bound of reaction probability” (the original is in a Japanese text).

Press Release

Institutes:	Tohoku University, Kyoto University
Researchers:	Dr. GOGAMI, Toshiyuki (Kyoto Univ., A02), Dr. SUZUKI, Kazuki (Kyoto Univ., A02), Prof. NAKAMURA, Satoshi N. (Tohoku Univ., A02), Dr. ITAHASHI, Kosuke (Tohoku Univ., A02), Prof. TANG, Liguang (Hampton Univ.), Dr. PANDEY, Bishnu (Hampton Univ.), et al.
Date:	March 8, 2022
Description:	A joint research led by the A02 group was press-released by Tohoku Univ., Kyoto Univ., and the collaborative institutes as “Strange atomic nucleus with no electric charge: Λ-neutron-neutron three-body system” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	Tohoku Univ. HP (Jpn):   http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/japanese/2022/03/press20220308-02-measurement.html Dept. Phys., Tohoku Univ.HP (Jpn):   https://www.sci.tohoku.ac.jp/news/20220308-11965.html Kyoto Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/research-news/2022-03-08

TV Broadcast

Media:	BS Fuji
Researchers:	Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01), Prof. TAKAHASHI, Yoshio (Univ. Tokyo, A01), and collaborators including the C01 & C02 groups
Date:	January 19, 2022
Description:	The joint research led by the B01, A01, C01, and C02 groups was introduced on BS Fuji Galileo X as “Searching for Materials for Life on Asteroid Ryuguu: Analysis of Samples Brought Back by Hayabusa2.”

Newspaper Article

Media:	Mainichi Shimbun Newspaper Morning Edition
Researchers:	Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01) and collaborators including the C01 and C02 groups
Date:	October 21, 2021 (Newspaper Morning Edition)
Description:	A study by Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01) and the collaborators including the C01 and C02 groups was published in the Mainichi Newspaper Morning Edition as “Hayabusa 2: Thoughts of the initial analysis team (Pt. 1) = Asteroid stone welcomed with careful preparation” (the original is in a Japanese text).

Newspaper Article

Media:	Asahi Shimbun Digital Newspaper Morning Edition, Asahi Shimbun Digital Electronic Edition
Researchers:	Dr. OKADA, Shinji (Chubu Univ., A01&B02) et al.
Date:	September 19, 2021 (Newspaper Morning Edition), and October 22, 2021 (Electronic Edition)
Description:	A study by S. Okada et al. was featured in the Asahi Shimbun Digital (September 19 morning edition and October 22 electronic edition) as “Probing momentary events using elementary particles” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	Asahi Shimbun Digital (Jpn):   http://www.asahi.com/area/aichi/articles/MTW20211022241370001.html

Newspaper Article

Media:	Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Newspaper, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Digital
Researchers:	Dr. OKUMURA, Takuma (RIKEN, A01) et al.
Date:	August 4, 2021
Description:	An experimental study conducted by a research group led by Dr. Okumura, which consists of A01, B02, C01, and C02 groups among the others, was featured in the morning edition of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Newspaper on August 4, 2021, as “Elucidation of the formation process of muonic atoms—RIKEN's pioneering research on quantum few-body systems.” This research was also published in Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Digital as “RIKEN clarifies the formation process of muonic atoms—Pioneering research on quantum few-body systems” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Digital (Jpn):   https://www.nikkan.co.jp/articles/view/607473

Press Release

Institutes:	RIKEN, JAEA, Rikkyo University, Tokyo Metropolitan University, CNRS, Tsukuba University, Kavli IPMU, The University of Tokyo, KEK, J-PARC, Chubu University
Researchers:	Dr. OKUMURA, Takuma (RIKEN, A01), Dr. AZUMA, Toshiyuki (RIKEN, A01), Prof. OKADA, Shinji (RIKEN/Chubu Univ., A01 & B02), Dr. HASHIMOTO, Tadashi (JAEA), Prof. YAMADA, Shinya (Rikkyo Univ.), Dr. TATSUNO, Hideyuki (Tokyo Metropolitan Univ.), Prof. INDELICATO, Paul (CNRS), Prof. TONG, Xiao-Min (Tsukuba Univ.), Prof. TAKAHASHI, Tadayuki (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02)
Date:	July 26, 2021
Description:	A joint research led by A01, B02, C01, and C02 groups was press-released by RIKEN and the collaborative institutes as “Formation process of muonic atoms investigated with the state-of-the-art superconducting detector—Visualized femtosecond dynamics driven by negative muons, electrons, and nuclei—” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	RIKEN HP (Jpn):   https://www.riken.jp/press/2021/20210726_3/index.html

Newspaper Article

Media:	Sankei Shimbun Newspaper Electronic Edition
Researchers:	Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01) and collaborators including the C01 and C02 groups
Date:	July 25, 2021
Description:	A study by Prof. NAKAMURA, Tomoki (Tohoku Univ., B01) and the collaborators including the C01 and C02 groups was featured in the Sankei Shimbun Electronic Edition “Close-up Science”, as “Hayabusa2 sample analysis, making full use of state-of-the-art muon beam technology, etc” (the original is in a Japanese text).

TV Broadcast

Media:	NHK General TV (Kansai Area)
Researchers:	Prof. TAKAHASHI, Kyoko (Osaka Univ.), Dr. TAKAURA, Kayoko (Osaka Univ.), Dr. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01) Dr. SATO, Akira (Osaka), Dr. UEDA, Naomi (Gangoji Institute for Research of Cultural Property), Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., D01) Dr. TAMPO, Motonobu (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Dr. TAKESHITA, Soshi (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02)
Date:	June 8, 2021
Description:	The joint research on non-destructive analysis of OGATA, Koan's medicine bottles utilizing muon, in which B01, C02, and D01 participated, was featured on NHK General TV (Kansai Area).

Newspaper Article

Media:	Newspapers: Tokyo Shimbun, Okinawa Times, Sankei Shimbun, Kyoto Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, Nikkei Business Daily Newspaper Online Editions: Yomiuri Shimbun Online, Mainichi Newspapers News Net News: Science Portal, Kyodo News, NHK Kansai NEWS WEB.
Researchers:	Prof. TAKAHASHI, Kyoko (Osaka Univ.), Dr. TAKAURA, Kayoko (Osaka Univ.), Dr. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01) Dr. SATO, Akira (Osaka), Dr. UEDA, Naomi (Gangoji Institute for Research of Cultural Property), Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., D01) Dr. TAMPO, Motonobu (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Dr. TAKESHITA, Soshi (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02)
Date:	April 6–June 9, 2021
Description:	The joint research on non-destructive analysis of OGATA, Koan's medicine bottles utilizing muon, in which B01, C02, and D01 participated, was featured in the following newspapers & net news: Science Portal, April 6, 2021. Tokyo Shimbun Morning Edition, April 18, 2021. Yomiuri Shimbun Online, April 30, 2021. Kyodo News, May 11, 2021. Mainichi Newspapers News, May 12, 2021. Okinawa Times Morning Edition, May 13, 2021. Sankei Shimbun Morning Edition, May 22, 2021. Kyoto Shimbun Evening Edition, May 24, 2021. Sankei Shimbun Morning Edition, May 25, 2021. Yomiuri Shimbun Evening Edition, May 27, 2021. Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Morning Edition, June 2, 2021. NHK Kansai NEWS WEB, June 9, 2021.

FY2020

Newspaper Article

Media:	Asahi Shimbun Newspaper, Asahi Shimbun Digital
Researchers:	Prof. TAKAHASHI, Kyoko (Osaka Univ.), Dr. TAKAURA, Kayoko (Osaka Univ.), Dr. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01) Dr. SATO, Akira (Osaka), Dr. UEDA, Naomi (Gangoji Institute for Research of Cultural Property), Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., D01) Dr. TAMPO, Motonobu (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Dr. TAKESHITA, Soshi (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02)
Date:	March 19, 2021
Description:	The joint research in which B01, C02, and D01 participated was featured in the evening edition of the Asahi Shimbun Newspaper as “If you can't open it, let's look through it —The contents of OGATA, Koan's favorite medicine bottle were analyzed using muon particles.” This research was also published in Asahi Shimbun Digital as “What is the contents of OGATA, Koan's unopened medicine bottle? It can be seen through using elementary particles” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	Asahi Shimbun Digital (Jpn):    https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASP3M3287P3KPLBJ00D.html

Press Release

Institute:	Osaka University
Researchers:	Prof. TAKAHASHI, Kyoko (Osaka Univ.), Dr. TAKAURA, Kayoko (Osaka Univ.), Dr. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01) Dr. SATO, Akira (Osaka Univ.), Dr. UEDA, Naomi (Gangoji Institute for Research of Cultural Property), Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., D01) Dr. TAMPO, Motonobu (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Dr. TAKESHITA, Soshi (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02)
Date:	March 17, 2021
Description:	A press release was issued by Osaka University on a joint research program in which B01, C02, and D01 participated, entitled “The unopened medicine bottle left by OGATA, Koan —Non-destructive analysis of a medical cultural asset using muon beams” (the original is in a Japanese text).
URL：	Osaka Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/research/2021/20210317_1

Newspaper Article

Media:	Yomiuri Shimbun Online, Yamanashi Nichinichi Shimbun
Researchers:	Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK C02) et al.
Date:	December 15, 2020 (Yomiuri Shimbun Online),
Description:	The research in which the C02 group participated was published in the Yomiuri Shimbun Online on December 15 2020 as “Scientific technology to see through ancient tombs,” and in the Yamanashi Nichinichi Shimbun as “Seeing through a huge burial mound with elementary particles” (original text for both is in Japanese).

TV Broadcast

Media:	BS Fuji
Researchers:	C02: Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK/J-PARC, C02) et al.
Date:	December 13, 2020 & February 7, 2021 (rebroadcasting)
Description:	The research lead by the C02 group was introduced on December 13, 2020 on BS Fuji Galileo X as “Transparency with neutrons and muons! Advanced science to solve the mystery of the Japanese maple tree” on December 13, 2020. It was also rebroadcasted on February 7, 2021.

Press Release

Institutes:	Nagoya University, Osaka University, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), J-PARC Center,
Researchers:	Prof. YAMAMOTO, Seiichi (Nagoya Univ.), Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka), Dr. KAWAMURA, Naritoshi (KEK), Prof. HIRANO, Yoshiyuki (Nagoya Univ.)
Date:	November 11, 2020
Description:	A joint research lead by Prof. Yamamoto (Nagoya Univ.), in which B01 and C02 group participated, was press-released as “Successful measurement of muon beam distribution using luminescence imaging: Expectations for application to beam accuracy control and particle research” by Nagoya University, Osaka University, KEK, and J-PARC.
URL：	Kavli IPMU, the University of Tokyo HP (Eng):   https://www.ipmu.jp/ja/20220405-CdTe National Cancer Center Japan HP (Jpn):   https://www.ncc.go.jp/jp/information/pr_release/2022/0405/index.html RIKEN HP (Jpn):   https://www.riken.jp/press/2022/20220405_1/index.html

Newspaper Article

Media:	Bunkyo Bulletin (文教速報)
Researchers:	C02: Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK/J-PARC, C02), Prof. KUBO, Kenya M. (ICU, C02), et al.
Date:	November 16, 2020
Description:	The symposium organized by KEK, mainly by the members of group C02, was published in the November 16, 2020 issue of the Bunkyo Bulletin (文教速報) as a “Symposium on the Fusion of Science and Technology: High Energy Organization Explores History with Quantum Beams” (the original is in Japanese).

Press Release

Institutes:	High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc., J-PARC Center, Osaka University, International Christian University (ICU), Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society (CROSS)
Researchers:	Dr. UMEGAKI, Izumi (Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., D01) and collaborators including Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka Univ., B01) Dr. TAMPO, Motonobu (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Dr. TAKESHITA, Soshi (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02), Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK-IMSS/J-PARC, C02)
Date:	June 16, 2020
Description:	A joint research led by Dr. Umagaki (Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc.) and with the D01, B01, and C02 groups as main members was press-released by KEK, Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc., J-PARC Center, Osaka University, ICU, and CROSS, as “Muon detection of metallic lithium deposited on lithium-ion battery electrodes—Application of non-destructive elemental analysis using muon characteristic X-rays—.”
URL：	KEK HP (Jpn):   https://www.kek.jp/ja/newsroom/2020/06/16/1647/ Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. HP (Jpn):   https://www.tytlabs.co.jp/cms/news/news-20200616-1721.html J-PARC HP (Jpn):   https://j-parc.jp/c/press-release/2020/06/16000546.html Osaka University HP (Jpn):   https://resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/research/2020/20200616_1 ICU HP (Jpn):   https://www.icu.ac.jp/about/public/press/

Newspaper Article

Media:	Fuji Sankei Business i
Researchers:	Drs. UENO, Hideki (RIKEN, B03), ICHIKAWA, Yuichi (RIKEN, B03) et al.
Date:	May 21, 2020
Description:	The B03 research was featured by the Fuji Sankei Business i Newspaper as “Deformation of neutron-rich zirconium isotopes in the excited state (in a Japanese text).” It also appeared in the online edition.
URL：	Fuji Sankei Business i Newspaper Online HP (Jpn):   https://www.sankeibiz.jp/econome/news/200521/ecb2005210500003-n1.htm RIKEN HP (Jpn):   https://www.riken.jp/pr/news/2020/20200522_1/index.html

FY2019

Press Release

Institute:	RIKEN
Researchers:	B03 group: Drs. DAUGAS, J.-M. (CEA), ICHIKAWA, Yuichi (RIKEN), UENO, Hideki (RIKEN) et al.
Date:	March 17, 2020
Description:	The research of the B03 group (experiment spokesperson: Drs. Daugas & Ichikawa) was released by RIKEN as "Zirconium isotopes deform abruptly even in the excited state: Nuclear magnetic moment measurement of the 99Zr excited state. (in a Japanese text)"
URL：	RIKEN HP (Jpn):   https://www.riken.jp/press/2020/20200317_2/index.html

Newspaper Article

Media:	University Journal Online
Researchers:	B02 Group: Profs. SATO, Motoyasu (Chubu), KINO, Yasushi (Tohoku) et al.
Date:	December 10, 2019
Description:	The B02 research was featured by the University Journal Online as “New technology to shorten the life of long-lived fission products, developed by Chubu University and Tohoku University (in a Japanese text).”
URL：	University Journal Online (Jpn):   https://univ-journal.jp/29198/

Newspaper Article

Media:	Nikkei Science, Nikkei Business Daily
Researchers:	Prof. MIYAKE, Yasuhiro (KEK C02) et al.
Date:	November 25, 2019 (Nikkei Science), April 28, 2020 (Nikkei Business Daily Newspaper Morning Edition)
Description:	The research of the C02 group was featured in the January 2020 issue of Nikkei Science as “Aiming for the world's first microscope to observe matter with muons: Yasuhiro Miyake” (the original is in a Japanese text), and its summary was published in the morning edition of the Nikkei Business Daily.
URL：	Nikkei Science (January 2020) (Jpn):   https://www.nikkei-science.com/202001_008.html

Press Release

Institute:	Chubu University
Researchers:	B02 Group: Profs. SATO, Motoyasu (Chubu), KINO, Yasushi (Tohoku) et al.
Date:	November 25, 2019
Description:	The research of the B02 group was released by Chubu Univ. as “A new technology to shorten the lifetimes of long-lived fission products—Muons, which have about 200 times the mass of an electron, will be used aiming at the practical application within 20 years (in a Japanese text).”
URL：	Chubu Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://www3.chubu.ac.jp/research/news/25581/

Newspaper Article

Media:	Sankei Shimbun Newspaper
Researchers:	B01 Group: Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka) et al.
Date:	September 29, 2019
Description:	The B01 research was featured by the Sankei Shimbun Newspaper as “Archaeology investigated with muon particles: Its high transparency allows us to see inside the artifacts (in a Japanese text).” It also appeared in the online edition.
URL：	Sankei Shimbun Newspaper Online (Jpn):   https://special.sankei.com/a/life/article/20190929/0001.html

Newspaper Article

Media:	Nikkei Business Daily Newspaper
Researchers:	C01 Group: Prof. TAKAHASHI, Takahashi (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU) et al.
Date:	August 30, 2019
Description:	The C01 research was featured by the Nikkei Business Daily Newspaper as “A new technology providing two functions simultaneously, cancer diagnosis and medication: —Predict effects, reduce side effects (in a Japanese text).”

Newspaper Article

Media:	Asahi Shimbun Newspaper Online, Asahi Elementary School Newspaper, Asahi Shimbun Newspaper
Researchers:	B01 Group: Prof. NINOMIYA, Kazuhiko (Osaka) et al.
Date:	August 15, 2019 (Asahi Shimbun Newspaper Online), August 20, 2019 (Asahi Elementary School Newspaper), August 26, 2019 (Asahi Shimbun Newspaper (evening edition))
Description:	The B01 research was featured by the Asahi Shimbun Newspaper Online as “We'll check the treasure without damaging it: Surveying cultural properties with subatomic particles (in a Japanese text)).” It was also introduced in the Asahi Elementary School Newspaper and the evening edition of the Asahi Newspaper.
URL：	Asahi Shimbun Newspaper Online HP (Jpn):   https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASM823Q7FM82PLBJ001.html

Press Release

Institute:	Gunma University Heavy Ion Medical Center, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST), Kavli IPMU, the University of Tokyo
Researchers:	Prof. NAKANO, Takashi (Gunma), Prof. TAKAHASHI, Tadayuki (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU, C01), Dr. KAWACHI, Naoki (QST), Dr. WATANABE, Shin (JAXA, C01) et al.
Date:	July 24, 2019
Description:	Collaborative research lead by Professor Nakano at the Gunma University Heavy Ion Medical Center, in which the C01 group participated, was released by Gunma University, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST), and Kavli IPMU, the University of Tokyo as “New high performance imaging device, medical Compton camera, succeeds in clinical trials—Simultaneous measurement and imaging of PET and SPECT drugs (in a Japanese text).”
URL：	Gunma Univ. HP (Jpn):   https://www.med.gunma-u.ac.jp/newsrelease/6296.html QST HP (Jpn):   https://www.qst.go.jp/site/press/29443.html Kavli IPMU HP (Eng):   https://www.ipmu.jp/en/20190724-compton-camera

FY2018

Newspaper Article

Media:	Nikkei Business Daily Newspaper
Researchers:	C01 Group: Prof. TAKAHASHI, Takahashi (Univ. Tokyo Kavli IPMU) et al.
Date:	August 8, 2018 (evening edition)
Description:	The C01 research was featured by the Nikkei Business Daily Newspaper as “Cancer detection with space observation technology: Sensors recognize stem cells (in a Japanese text).” It also appeared in the online edition.
URL：	Nikkei Business Daily Newspaper Online (Jpn):   https://r.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO33909230X00C18A8XY0000?s=4