Research Areas

The project aims to increase our understanding of various quantum phenomena through observations by the world-highest-brightness electron beam, and to explore the forefront of a new research field "quantum-wave science", at the same time, to propose innovative materials and devices based on principle of quantum-mechanics by the combined effects of three factors: experimental, theoretical and observation. Through initiative elucidation of quantum phenomena emerging in the frontier scientific fields such as superconductivity, magnetism and semiconductors, we hope to bring about a Japan-originated new trend in scientific and industrial prosperity in the 21st century.

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1. RIKEN Advanced Science Institute Website_Laboratories Page

RIKEN RESEARCH

April 02,2010

Electrons spiral to a new future
Electrons that carry orbital angular momentum are generated for the first time by researchers at RIKEN, Japan

February 13,2009

Spin currents: pure and clean
Switching the orientation of magnetization in a thin metallic film can be achieved using the diffusion of electron spins