Research Group:
Reserch Group of Nanospectroscopy and Materials Science
Contact:
| Takuo Ohkochi |
| 3-1-2, Kouto, Kamigori-cho, Ako-gun, Hyogo 679-5198 Japan |
| Telephone: +81-791-58-0409 |
| o932t023 (at) guh.u-hyogo.ac.jp |
Research Area:
Fundamental Characterization, Applied Materials, Measurements
Beamline:
BL17SU, BL25SU, BL09XU, BL37XU, BL27SU
Overview of Research Group, Goals and Purposes:
The development of microspectroscopy and imaging techniques using synchrotron radiation has made significant progress. This progress is attributed to the characteristics of synchrotron radiation, such as high brightness, polarization, and ultra-short pulse light, as well as recent advances in electron spectroscopy and microscopy technique. At SPring-8, the combined use of high-resolution spectroscopic low-energy/photoelectron emission microscopy (SPELEEM) and the versatile PEEM (FOCUS PEEM), caters to various user experiments ranging from precise static observations to sophisticated measurements such as time-resolved studies, addressing a wide range of user experiment demands.
This research group utilizes these techniques to advance various fields of materials science, focusing on nanospectroscopy of electronics and spintronics materials. This includes time-resolved analysis, industrial applications such as green energy materials and battery materials, electron and magnetic structure analysis of strongly correlated electron systems, and materials informatics to derive unknown properties and phase diagrams from vast amounts of physical property data depending on parameters such as space, energy, and external fields. The major goal of this symposium is to further develop the field of "micro-nano materials science" from both technical and applied research perspectives, and to promote the exchange of knowledge among domestic researchers in order to achieve world-leading results. Particularly in the 7th term, it is urgent to formulate plans for beamline configuration, upgrades, and new introductions in preparation for the ongoing beamline reorganization at SPring-8.
At the joint symposium with the Radiation Research Division of the Japan Vacuum Society and the Probe Microscopy Research Division, held annually at this symposium, discussions are held on trends in utilization and development, as well as future plans, through the SPRUC workshop. Active discussions are also conducted to explore new user groups and interdisciplinary integration. Emphasis is placed on mutual information exchange and collaboration regarding microspectroscopy and imaging techniques and their applications, including hard X-ray techniques, in other research divisions within SPRUC, including BL09XU, BL27SU, and BL37XU. Furthermore, efforts are made to strengthen collaboration with overseas institutions and to promote the international dissemination of SPring-8 achievements.