"J-PARC Outreach Lecture" held in May 2026
◆◇◆National Institute of Technology, Akita College (Friday, May 8, 2026) ◆◇◆
Dr. OTANI Masashi of the Accelerator Division delivered a lecture titled "How Accelerators Reveal the Microscopic World: Muon Acceleration Technology for Probing from Particle Phenomena to Massive Structures" at the National Institute of Technology, Akita College.
During the lecture, Dr. OTANI explained the principles of particle accelerators and their applications, including medical uses. He also presented recent technological developments and research involving muons, his area of expertise, as well as particle physics research using muon acceleration technology.
In addition, he introduced an ongoing human resource development program for accelerator engineers through the construction of compact accelerators in collaboration with National Institute of Technology colleges, mainly the National Institute of Technology, Oyama College.
In a questionnaire conducted after the lecture, students shared comments on the research topics, such as "I thought the research using muons to investigate dark matter sounded interesting." Others also expressed interest in actually building accelerators, saying, "I would like to learn more about the accelerators being developed at National Institute of Technology colleges," and "I would like to know more about how to make electromagnets because I want to try building one myself."
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◆◇◆Kanrin Japanese School, Aoba Ward, Yokohama City (Wednesday, May 27, 2026) ◆◇◆
Dr. KOMATSUBARA Takeshi from the J-PARC Center delivered a science experiment workshop at Kanrin Japanese School on the theme of a cloud chamber.
Second-year students participated in the workshop and built cloud chambers in groups. The students were fascinated as they carefully observed the fleeting tracks left by invisible particles.
Each time a white track appeared in the cloud chamber, excited voices could be heard in the classroom. The workshop not only helped the students deepen their understanding of the research conducted at J-PARC, but also provided a valuable opportunity to broaden their learning. Many students were seen actively communicating in Japanese while working together in groups.
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◆◇◆Bakery Sasaki-tei, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture (Saturday, May 30, 2026) ◆◇◆
Dr. KOBAYASHI Takashi, Director of the J-PARC Center, delivered an outreach lecture at Bakery Sasaki-tei in Urabandai, Fukushima Prefecture. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Dr. KOBAYASHI provided an overview of J-PARC and its unique features, and introduced the mysteries of the universe.
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