Accelerator Science
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
Accelerator Laboratory / Applied Research Laboratory
Overview
High-energy accelerators are large experimental machines for the cutting-edge research on the various components in each level of nature, from elementary particles and atomic nuclei to molecules consisting of matter including life. In recent years, accelerator science has made remarkable progress in applications that directly benefit society, such as industry and medicine. It is a complex science that consists of essence of the most advanced science and technology for the fundamental research and development of accelerators. Students in the accelerator science program acquire practical knowledge of accelerator science and conduct research from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. They can choose to study and conduct research also in the fields of radiation science, computer science, superconducting cryogenics, and mechanical engineering, which support accelerator science. Students in this program aim to become researchers who will be responsible for the future of accelerator science and contribute to promoting natural science through accelerator science.
This program consists of two programs: a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree holders and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree holders. Students will study and conduct research at the Accelerator Laboratory and Applied Research Laboratory of the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), which has two large campuses in Tsukuba City and Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Superconducting magnets in the J-PARC Neutrino Experimental Facility
Assembling work of fast beam kicker
Beam Study at Photon Factory electron storage ring
Installation of detectors for photoneutron measurement
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Career paths of graduates: Researchers at domestic and foreign accelerator related research institutes and private companies
Research Institutes
Accelerator Laboratory / Applied Research Laboratory
Address : 1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0801 Japan
Accelerator Laboratory URL : https://www2.kek.jp/accl/eng/index.html
Applied Research Laboratory URL : https://www2.kek.jp/arl/en/home-en/
Information before March 2023
School / Department: School of High Energy Accelerator Science, Department of Accelerator Science
Date of Establishment: October 1988
Doctoral Program: Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy