"J-PARC Outreach Lecture" held in June 2025
◆◇◆ National Institute of Technology, Oyama College (Tuesday, June 10, 2025) ◆◇◆
A special lecture titled "How Accelerators Reveal the Microscopic World: Muon Acceleration Technology for Probing from Particle Phenomena to Massive Structures" was presented to 130 second and third-year students at the National Institute of Technology, Oyama College. The event was part of a community collaboration project focused on the student-led development of a compact accelerator named AxeLatoon--a term that combines "Accelerator" and "Ratoon" (meaning a new sprout). Dr. OTANI Masashi from the Accelerator Division delivered the lecture.
During the presentation, he explained the principles of particle accelerators and their diverse applications in industries such as medicine and research. Dr. OTANI also introduced cutting-edge research at J-PARC, which involves the use of artificially generated muons. He discussed recent technological advancements and future research directions in the field.
In post-event surveys, students shared their thoughts: "I want to hear more about practical applications of accelerators," "I'm curious about future uses of accelerator technology," and "It was great to learn about the research at KEK and J-PARC, as well as what life is like at a research institute--something we don't usually hear about."
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