Beyond the Visible

WITH Synchrotron Radiation

Unraveling the secrets of the world with synchrotron radiation.

What is synchrotron radiation

What is synchrotron radiation

What is Synchrotron Radiation?

Synchrotron radiation is an intense light emitted when electrons are accelerated to near the speed of light and forced to travel along curved paths in an accelerator.
This light is far brighter than conventional sources and covers a broad range of wavelengths, from ultraviolet to X-rays.
It is an indispensable tool for cutting-edge research, supporting advances in fields such as semiconductor technology, materials science, structural biology, drug discovery, and regenerative medicine.

ABOUT US

About the HiSOR

The Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science at Hiroshima University operates the compact synchrotron radiation source HiSOR and supports the development of synchrotron radiation technologies and advanced measurement instruments. By leveraging these strengths, the institute promotes cutting-edge research in materials science and the life sciences.
As a national shared-use research facility, the institute actively fosters collaborative research with scientists from Japan and around the world. Furthermore, by taking advantage of its position within a national university, the institute integrates research and education to cultivate the next generation of researchers, thereby contributing to the advancement of synchrotron radiation science and society.

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ResearchHighlights

ResearchHighlights

  • 01 Unveiling an anomalous electronic state opens a pathway to room-temperature superconductivity

    01 Unveiling an anomalous electronic state opens a pathway to room-temperature superconductivity

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  • 02 Hiroshima University quantifies the effects of temperature and energy dependence on the surface state in a 3D topological insulator

    02 Hiroshima University quantifies the effects of temperature and energy dependence on the surface state in a 3D topological insulator

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  • 03 Coherent control of an atom by synchrotron radiation

    03 Coherent control of an atom by synchrotron radiation

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RESEARCH RESULTS

BEAMLINES

LABORATORY

GALLERY

Please take a look at photos of the world’s top-class accelerators and experimental equipment, as well as the videos and gallery, to get a real feel for the vibrant research environment and student life.

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ACCESS

2-313 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0046 JAPAN
+81-82-424-6293

  • From JR Saijo Station or Higashi-Hiroshima Station, take the bus bound for "Hiroshima University" and get off at the "Hirodai Higashiguchi" stop.
    (Note: Buses from Higashi-Hiroshima Station operate on weekdays only. Taxi takes approx. 20 min / ¥2,000).
  • Take a bus to JR Shiraichi Station, then take the train to Saijo Station and transfer to a bus. The "Saijo Airport Limousine" or direct buses from the Hiroshima Bus Center are also convenient options.
  • Exit at the Saijo IC or Shiwa IC and follow the national route toward the Hiroshima University area.
  • The Hiroshima Synchrotron Radiation Center is a brick-style building located across the street from the "Hirodai Higashiguchi" bus stop (approx. 1-minute walk).