National Institutes for
Quantum Science and Technology

National Institutes for
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Quantum Science and Technology
President

KOYASU Shigeo

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The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is committed to creating and providing newvalue through research and development related to quantum science and technology, thereby contributing to therealization of a sustainable future society in which theeconomy, society, and environment are in harmony.
QST is unique in that it promotes a wide range of
research and development, from energy development tolife science and medicine, based on quantum science andtechnology, and has a variety of large-scale R&D facilities
and equipment, including quantum beam facilities, fusionenergy facilities, and a research hospital QST's world-classlarge-scale R&D facilities and equipment are widely used
not only for R&D within QST but also by universities andother institutions, contributing to the "maximization ofresearch achievements" required of a National Researchand Development Agency.
QST is designated as a Foundational Quantum Technology Hub and a Quantum Life R&D Hub among the national
Quantum Technology Innovation Hubs and promotes
research and development of quantum materials, which
are key materials for quantum devices, and the use ofquantum life technology, which links quantum technology
with life science and medicine. In addition, we have been
designated as a Fusion Technology Innovation Hub under
the Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy and are conducting
research and development toward the realization of fusionenergy generation under the slogan "Creating a sun on
Earth!" In the ﬁeld of life science and medicine, we aim tocontribute to the realization of a healthy and longevity
society through heavy-ion cancer radiotherapy, targetedradionuclide therapy, and imaging technology for the
diagnosis of dementia and other diseases. Furthermore,
QST has been designated as the Core Advanced Radiation
Emergency Medical Support Center and is engaged intechnical development and human resource training related to radiation exposure medicine and radiation eﬀects.
The 3 GeV Synchrotron Radiation Facility, NanoTerasu,
which was developed and installed by utilizing the quantum beam generation technology cultivated thus far, will
begin creating innovative materials and devices and applying them to industry in April 2024.
The second medium- to long-term period of QST began in
April 2023. By further upgrading the world's mostadvanced and high-performance large-scale R&D facilities
and their basic technologies that have been established todate, QST aims to promote innovative research and development through collaborative creation and facility sharing
between ourselves and researchers in Japan and overseas,
and to lead the world not only in quantum science andtechnology but also in a wide range of other ﬁelds.

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Research and Development for Creating the Future

QST research institutes and main quantum scienceand technology platform facilities and equipment

Quantum Technology Innovation Research Area
(Foundational quantum technology research)

Quantum Technology Innovation Research Area
(Quantum life science research)

Quantum Medical Science Area

Quantum Energy Science and Technology Area

Quantum Beam Science Area

Promotion of practical application of research results
through industry-academia collaboration

Diversity activities2Realization of a Sustainable Future Society throughQuantum Science and Technology Research, etc.

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Quantum Energy Science and Technology Area
Achieving Sustainable Environment and Energy
・Fusion energy development, etc.

Utilizing our quantum science and technology platform consisting of a variety
of world-class, large-scale research and development facilities and equipment,
we are conducting a wide range of research and development, from energy
development to life science and medicine, centered on quantum science andtechnology.
Through these research and development eﬀorts, we aim to contribute to Japan's
economic growth through a productivity revolution and the creation of new
industries, a healthy and longevity society by overcoming cancer and dementia,
and a green transformation through carbon neutrality and a circular economy,
thereby creating a sustainable future society in which the economy, society, andenvironment are in harmony.

Research and development for
creating the future
QST promotes advanced and creative research and development in four research areas based on ourquantum science and technology platform: quantum technology innovation research, quantum medical science, quantum energy research, and quantum beam science.

Researchpromotion
focusing onfour areas

Quantum Beam Science Area
Developing and Upgrading of Technologies
for Generation, Control, and Utilization of
Cutting-edge Quantum Beams

Quantum Medical Science Area
Achieving Healthy and Longevity Society throughNext-Generation Medical Technologies
・Quantum scalpel (heavy-ion cancer radiotherapy), etc.

Quantum Technology Innovation Research Area
Creating Innovation with Quantum Materials, Quantum Technologies
and Life Sciences

・Promotion of research and development for the creation of new quantum functions
and their practical application and social implementation
・Research and development of quantum measurement and sensing technologies
and for the elucidation of life phenomena from a quantum theoretical perspective

Quantum Science and Technology Platform

Establishment, utilization, and shared use of state-of-the-art large-scale research and development facilities,
and human resource development for the next generation through collaboration within QST and with domestic
and international universities, research institutes, and industry by utilizing the fundamental technologies of these facilities.

NanoTerasu

3 GeV Synchrotron
Radiation Facility

JT-60SATokamak-type Superconducting
Plasma Experimental System

TIARA

Ion Irradiation
Research Facility

HIMAC

Heavy-Ion
Medical Accelerator

By utilizing the world's most advanced and high-performance large-scale research and development
facilities and their fundamental technologies, QST contributes to "maximizing research achievements"
through collaborative creation and facility sharing between ourselves and domestic and overseas
researchers, and leads the world not only in quantum science and technology but also in a wide rangeof other fields.
QST plays a core function in various national strategies, and engages in research and development,
human resource development, etc.

SPring-8

QST
Contract Beamlines

IFMIF Prototype Accelerator
High Energy Neutron Source

J-KAREN-P

Ultra-short Pulse,
Ultra-high Intensity Laser[Leading R&D facilities and equipment]
Foundational Quantum
Technology Hub

R&D Hubs designatedby the government

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Quantum Life R&D Hub

Radiation Emergency Medicine Hub

Fusion Technology Innovation Hub[Quantum Technology Innovation Strategy][Designated as Core Advanced Radiation
Emergency Medical Support Center by the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission][Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy]

Dose Assessment Building for Advanced Radiation
Emergency Medicine

Blanket Test Facility Building[Vision of Quantum Future Society/Strategyof Quantum Future Industry Development]

Quantum Materials and Applications ResearchCenter Building(scheduled for completion in 2026)

Quantum Life Science Research Building

FY2023 budget:
Approx. 43 billion yen
Employees as of April 2023:
Approx. 1,300

3 GeV Synchrotron Radiation Facility,
NanoTerasu[The specific advanced large research facility(operation start in FY2024)]

View of NanoTerasu

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Rokkasho Institute for
Fusion EnergyHeadquarters

4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 263-8555; Tel. +81-43-382-8001

Institute for Quantum Life Science, Institute for Quantum Medical Science, QST Hospital,
Institute for Radiological Science
4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 263-8555; Tel. +81-43-251-2111

Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science

1233 Watanukimachi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma 370-1292; Tel. +81-27-346-9232

Kansai Institute for Photon Science (Kizu), The Kids' Science Museum of Photons
8-1-7 Umemidai, Kizugawa-shi, Kyoto 619-0215; Tel. 0774-71-3000

Kansai Institute for Photon Science (Harima)

1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo 679-5148; Tel. +81-791-58-2111

QST research institutes and leading quantum scienceand technology platform facilities and equipment

NanoTerasu Center

International Fusion Materials
Irradiation Facility (IFMIF)
Prototype Accelerator (under development)

6-6-11-901 Aza Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579; Tel. +81-22-785-9480

Naka Institute for Fusion Science and Technology

801-1 Mukoyama, Naka-shi, Ibaraki 311-0193; Tel. +81-29-270-7213

Rokkasho Institute for Fusion Energy

2-166, Oaza-Obuchi-Aza-Omotedate, Rokkasho-mura, Kamikita-gun, Aomori 039-3212; Tel. +81-175-71-6500

Tokyo Office22nd floor, Fukoku Seimei Building, 2-2-2 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011; Tel: +81-3-6852-8165

NanoTerasu Center

Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science

Ion Irradiation Research Facility
TIARA (in service)

Electron-beam
Irradiation Facility(in service)

3 GeV Synchrotron Radiation Facility
NanoTerasu (for sharing according to the Act on the Promotion of Public

Cobalt 60 Gamma-ray irradiation
Facilities (in service)

Utilization of the Specific Advanced Large Research Facilities)

Naka Institute for Fusion
Science and Technology

Kansai Institute for Photon Science (Kizu site)

Laser Experiment Facility
J-KAREN-P (in service)5

QUADRA-T (in service)

Headquarters

Tokamak-type Superconducting
Plasma Experimental System JT-60SA

Kansai Institute for Photon Science (Harima site)

Institute for Quantum
Life Science

Institute for Quantum QST Hospital
Medical Science

Institute forRadiological Science

QST contract Beamlines at Large Synchrotron Radiation Facility SPring-8
BL11XU (in service)
BL14B1 (in service)

Quantum Life Science Research
Building

Heavy-Ion Cancer Radiotherapy Facillity QST Hospital
HIMAC (in service)

Advanced Radiation Medical
Dosimetry Building

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Quantum Technology Innovation Research Area

Foundational Quantum Technology ResearchUltra-smart society developedby quantum technologies
Foundational quantum technology research aims to establish technologies for quantum
computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, etc., and conducts research anddevelopment of quantum materials and devices that are indispensable for these technologies, establishing foundational quantum technologies and promoting research and development for the creation of new quantum functions through integration withstate-of-the-art optical technologies. We will also build a stable supply base of the world's
most advanced quantum materials and promote their practical application and social
implementation in a wide range of fields.
Core institutes ▶ Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, Kansai Institute for Photon Science
Related institutes ▶ NanoTerasu Center, Institute for Quantum Life Science

Foundational Quantum Technology Hub
We are engaged in pioneering research and development of
quantum materials and devices that exhibit advanced quantum
functions, and in the establishment of a stable supply base forsuch materials and devices, utilizing our strengths in various
quantum beam facilities such as ion beams, electron beams,
lasers, and synchrotron radiation, and in advanced quantum
beam technologies. Based on the quantum material and device
technologies developed here, we will promote the development
and industrial application of quantum computing, quantum
sensing, quantum communication, and information devices, andlink them to the realization of a future society that harmonizes
economy, society, and environment, known as Society 5.0.

Unique technology"High-density"
single photon source

Quantum technology
using unique technology

Future society pioneered by quantum technology

Quantum computers andquantum internet

We will promote the exploration and creation of quantum
materials such as single-photon sources using advanced
quantum beam technology, as well as research anddevelopment of advanced quantum state measurement andcontrol technology integrated with optical technologies.

Aiming for applications in a wide range of medical and industrial fields, we will promote thecreation and promotion of quantum computers,
quantum sensors, quantum communicationand information devices, etc., based on our
unique quantum material technologies

Realization of Society 5.0
Realizing safe andcomfortable living
in a smart house

Quantum Technology
Quantum technology is a technology that makes use of the behavior of quantum particles,
which are ultra-small particles in the microscopic world of atoms and electrons. Quantum
technology is expected to be applied to quantum computers, highly sensitive quantum
measurement and sensing, and high-security quantum networks, and to be developed invarious fields such as medicine, materials manufacturing, finance, energy, and transportation.

Automated driving
to relieve traffic
congestion andeliminate traffic
accidents

Staying healthy until age 100
with constant health monitoringand proper care

Laser-cooled
ion trap

Photon-spin
interconversion
control

Quantum
sensors andmeasurement

Sustainable economic
growth throughproductivity revolution
and smartification

Quantum
circuits andquantum memory

Creation of quantum materials and devices and establishment of supply baseDevelopment of cutting-edge laser technology and its
integration with quantum material and device technology

Development and securing of quantum technology human resources for the next
generation

Using advanced quantum beam technology, we willdevelop technologies for the creation of solid-state spin
qubits such as diamond NV centers, quantum materials
that can be used as single-photon sources, andquantum devices such as quantum sensors andquantum repeaters using these materials. Furthermore,
we will promote the utilization and practical applicationof quantum technology in industry, academia, andgovernment by providing a stable supply of high-quality, high-performance quantum materials and devices
and developing an environment for their use.

We will promote the combination of optical technologies such as
ultra-short pulse lasers with quantum material and device technologies,
and carry out research and development of ultra-short pulse lasers andquantum state measurement and control technologies, aiming torealize ultra-fast and low-loss spin-photonic devices by optical control.
In ultra-fast dynamics research, which is important in the manipulationof quantum functions by light, we use theory and simulation techniques
to understand ultra-fast phenomena and clarify their physicalmechanisms, and apply this knowledge to the creation of innovative
quantum materials and devices and to the academic exploration ofquantum life science.

In order to realize seamless social implementation of quantum technology developed at the hubs, we will welcome
researchers and engineers from industry, academia, andgovernment, and contribute to the development andsecuring of human resources in quantum technology who
will play a key role in pioneering future quantum technology fields and strengthening international competitivenessthrough training and practice utilizing test beds established in the industry-academia collaborative open laboratory and participation in research, development and industrial application of quantum materials and devices.

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Diamond NV center is fabricated by electron
irradiation and heat treatment.

Ultra-short pulse laser equipment

Quantum Materials and Applications Research Center Building(scheduled for completion in 2026)

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Quantum Life Science Reserch

Challenge the question"What is life?" with Quantum
eyes and hands
Quantum life science research promotes research and development to utilize quantum
measurement technology and elucidate life phenomena from a quantum theoretical
viewpoint. In addition to promoting applied research in the fields of medicine and drug
discovery, we will develop a new academic field that will lead to the elucidation of theultimate question for mankind, "What is life?"
Core institutes ▶ Institute for Quantum Life Science

Related institutes ▶ NanoTerasu Center, Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, Kansai
Institute for Photon Science, Institute for Quantum MedicalScience, Institute forRadiological Science

Quantum Life R&D Hub
Extending life science from the conventional molecular level to the quantum level, understanding and integrating its hierarchical system.

Quantum

Molecule

Cell

Quantum theoretical elucidation andmimicry of life phenomena

Organ

Small animal

Nanoscale Quantum Biosensors
Nanoscale
Quantum Sensor(50 to 100 nm)

Cell(up to 30 μm)

Collaboration9

Large animal

Human

As a Quantum Life R&D Hub open to a wide range of companies,
universities, and external research institutions, industry, academia,
and government will work together in a unified manner to conduct
everything from basic research to technology demonstration, open
innovation, intellectual property management, and human resource
development.

Ultra-highsensitivity
MRI/NMR using
quantumtechnology
Collaboration

Understanding the mechanisms of biomolecular function expression

Detection of abnormality in cells using nanoscale quantum sensors

Realization of ultra-sensitive MRI by aligning nuclear spins

We will analyze quantum effects in photosynthesis, magnetoreception,and other biological processes by developing quantum coherence
measurement technology, analyze the quantum level structure of
biomolecules, contribute to drug discovery and bioproduction by
applying the functions of biomolecules, and promote research anddevelopment toward biomimetics.

Through real-time and precise measurements of temperature and
pH inside living cells by quanta (NV centers) in nano-sized diamond
crystals, we will work to elucidate complex biological phenomena
such as immunology, regenerative medicine, cranial nerves, andcancer.

By realizing "hyperpolarization technology" that enhances MRI
signals emitted by drugs by more than 10,000 times, we will track, as
images, changes in metabolism (physiological chemical changes)that occur in the body due to cancer, dementia, and other diseases,
and promote research and development for ultra-early diagnosis.

Institute for Quantum Life Science, the center of research activities.
It combines experimental facilities for state-of-the-art quantum
measurement and sensing technology with those for life sciences.

10Quantum Medical Science AreaHealthy and longevity society
with zero cancer deaths andzero dementia

In order to realize a healthy and longevity society, we will promote research and development
toward the standardization of heavy-ion cancer radiotherapy and social implementation of thenext-generation heavy- ion cancer radiotherapy system "quantum scalpel", as well as researchand development of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for neuropsychiatric diseases,
solid tumors, multiple and micro cancers, etc. We will promote research and development frombasic to clinical research and actual medical treatment by utilizing the strengths of the QST
Hospital in addition to our knowledge of quantum life science and radiation effects research.

重粒子線がん治療研究

Core institutes ▶ Institute for Quantum Medical Science, QST Hospital

Related institutes ▶ Institute for Quantum Life Science, Institute for Radiological Science, Takasaki Institutefor Advanced Quantum Science, Kansai Institute for Photon Science

Heavy-ion cancer radiotherapy researchWith the aim of expanding insurance coverage of heavy-ion cancer
radiotherapy and establishing it as a standard treatment for cancer,
we will promote clinical and translational research, including combinatorial therapies effective in improving treatment efficacy, and lead joint
clinical research with other treatment facilities.

Development of next-generation heavy-ion
cancer radiotherapy system
In addition to research and development of a compact next-generation heavy-ion cancer radiotherapy system (Quantum Scalpel) and its
social implementation, we will promote research and development ofhigh-precision treatment technologies such as multi-ion irradiation,
which combines beams of multiple ion species according to the natureof the tumor to enhance the therapeutic effect..

Diagnostic and therapeutic research onneuropsychiatric disorders

Research on radiopharmaceutical cancer
diagnosis and treatment

We conduct research and development of technologies for high-accuracy diagnosis and objective assessments of neuropsychiatricdisorders represented by dementia and depression. Based on theseaccomplishments, we promote the drug development to suppress thedisease onset and progression and the manipulation of neural circuits
for understanding brain functions toward therapeutic controls.

Using the innovative medical technology of “theranostics” (combination of treatment and diagnosis) utilizing radiopharmaceuticals, we will
promote targeted radioisotope therapy (TRT) research, develop
radiopharmaceuticals that are effective against multiple and micro
cancers, as well as promoting clinical research.

Frontotemporal lobe deformity
Healthy elderly

Alzheimer's
diseasePick's disease

Tumor

Tumor disappeared

Progressive
supranuclear
paralysis

No administration of [211At] MABG

QST Hospital

Quantum Scalpel (image)

Early detection and differentiation of various types ofdementia using technology to visualize tau lesions
Epilepsy
inducing drug

Systemic
administrationof designer drug

Administration of [211At] MABG

TRT for model mouse with malignant pheochromocytoma

Suppressed
corticalseizures

NeuronConfirmation ofdesigner receptor
expression by PET

New Particle Therapy Research Facilities

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Multi-ion source for more advanced treatment

Seizures, including
convulsions, can becontrolled in as
little as 1-3 minutes.

Act ondesigner
receptors

On-demand treatment of epilepsy by manipulation of neural circuits

World's first mobile TRT treatment facility

12Quantum Medical Science AreaSocial system to protect
the public from radiation
exposure
As part of research and development to protect the public from radiation exposure, wewill contribute to the development of a society that is resilient to various radiation
accidents by working on the development and practical application of radiation
emergency medicine and dosimetry technologies.
Core institutes ▶ Institute for Radiological Science

Related institutes ▶ QST Hospital, Institute for Quantum Life Science, Institute for Quantum
Medical Science

Radiation emergency medical research and improvement of national nuclear disaster countermeasures

Research on radiation effects and contribution to Fukushimareconstruction assistanceAs the Core Advanced Radiation Emergency Medical Support
Center and a designated national public institution, we will workon technical development, technical support, and training ofexperts in radiation emergency medicine to enhance nuclear
disaster medicine.

As a technical support organization of the Nuclear Regulation Authority, we willconduct research and development on radiation exposure assessment andradiation health effects based on Japan's experience with the accident at TEPCO
Fukushima Daiichi NPS and other incidents, and contribute to support the reconstruction of Fukushima while maintaining an international presence throughcollaboration with related organizations.

Dose Assessment Building for
Advanced Radiation Emergency Medicine
This is one of the best internal exposure assessment
facilities in Japan, capable of comprehensive dose
assessment of internal exposure to actinide nuclides andpre-clinical testing of internal decontamination agents. It
is also effectively used for research and human resource
development for nuclear disaster medicine.

SeminarSeminars and practical training on the initial
response to terrorist incidents involving radiation,
chemicals, and explosives are held.

Low Dose Radiation Effects Research Building

Environmental Radiation Research Building
Research for the
dynamics ofradioactive
materials in theenvironment

Space radiation
measurementand dosimetry

REMAT vehicle

Integrated in-vivo counter system(lung monitor)

Biodosimetry research

We have the Radiation Emergency Medical Assistance Team (REMAT), which provides initial medical support on site in the event of radiation exposure or radioactive contamination accidents. REMAT consists of physicians specializing in radiation emergency medicine and experts in radiation protection and dosimetry. In addition, we conduct
bioassays for diagnosis and treatment of exposed patients, biological dosimetry, development of techniques for trace analysis of nuclides in environmental samples, and basic
research for application of regenerative medicine.

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Basic research for application of regenerative medicine to radiation emergency
medicine

Research for biomarkers of radiation-induced
carcinogenesis andhuman risk assessment

Medical radiation
evaluation Research

Radiation regulation
Research linking
science and society

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Quantum Energy Science and Technology AreaRealization of fusionenergy to support
Green Transformation(GX)
We will promote comprehensive research and development, including theconstruction of the experimental reactor ITER in France and the start ofoperation of the tokamak-type superconducting plasma experimental
system JT-60SA at the Naka Institute for Fusion Science and Technology
prior to the construction of ITER, with the three major themes: "Promotionof the ITER Project" to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion energy through international cooperation, "Advanced Plasma
Research and Development" to study the continuous burning of fuel in areactor, and "Research and Development of Nuclear Fusion Science andTechnology" to support the realization of high-performance plasma.
Core institutes ▶ Naka Institute for Fusion Science and Technology, Rokkasho
Institute for Fusion Energy
Related institutes ▶ Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science

Creating a Sun on Earth!
International Mega-Science projectaiming to realize the first experimental
fusion reactor for mankind

ITER project© ITER Organization, http://www.iter.org/

Test equipment

Scientificfeasibility[Naka, Ibaraki]

JT-60

The roadmap to the DEMO reactor first involves demonstrating fusion energy in ITER,
which is under construction, followed by demonstrating power generation from fusionenergy in the DEMO reactor. What ITER cannot do for the DEMO reactor will be carriedout through Broader Approach (BA) activities.

Current

Demonstration of fusion energy

Mid-21st century[Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, France]

ITER● Development of remote handling system, divertors,

heating systems, etc.

● Support for installation and assembly● Technical support for integrated test operations, etc.
● Development of test blanket system

Support ITER
Complement to ITER

[Naka, Ibaraki]

Realization of ultra-hightemperature plasma

World's highest ion
temperature of 520 million
degrees Celsius achieved

Tokamak-type Superconducting
Plasma Experimental System JT-60SA[Rokkasho, Aomori]International Fusion
Energy Research Centre

Advanced plasma researchand development

Research and development for fusion science and technology● JT-60SA operation, maintenance,● DEMO reactor design and R&D, theory and simulation research, and● Burning plasma research, steady-● Operation and performance improvement of IFMIF prototype

and equipment enhancement
state high-beta research, etc.

Fusion technology
to support GX

Engineering validation andengineering design of theInternational Fusion Materials
Irradiation Facility

fusion informatics center activities

accelerator, engineering design of fusion neutron source, etc.

Broader Approach (BA) activities in the field of fusion energy research

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DEMO reactor

Fusion Power
of 500 MW

To realize fusion energy, which is expected to be a fundamental solution to energy andenvironmental problems, the construction of ITER is underway, bringing together the wisdomof the world's most advanced research programs from the seven regions: Japan, Europe, USA,
Russia, South Korea, China, and India. The goal of ITER is to achieve high-power, long-duration
combustion using real fuels, deuterium and tritium. Various reactor engineering technologies, such as superconducting coils, are demonstrated for this purpose. QST is designated as
ITER Japan Domestic Agency for the activities under the ITER agreement. We will promote
procurement activities for ITER equipment and facilities to be shared by Japan and serve as awindow for providing human resources to the ITER organization.

Pathway to fusion energy realization

Experimental reactor

Earth-friendly
DEMO reactor for fusion energy

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International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF)
prototype accelerator; LIPAc
the design and production, and bring them to
the Rokkasho Institute for Fusion Energy for assembly and testing. Total length is 36 m. The
first beam was extracted from the injector in2014 and the first beam acceleration test was
conducted in the RF quadrupole accelerator in
2018. The superconducting linear accelerator
is being upgraded to achieve the project's goalof 9 MeV/125 mA*2/continuous operation in the
integrated beam test using deuterons.

Prototype accelerator for the IFMIF, an accelerator-driven neutron source, to evaluate the integrity of reactor materials against the 14
MeV*1 high-energy neutrons generated in afusion reactor. It is installed and tested at the
Rokkasho Institute for Fusion Energy through a
Broader Approach (BA) activities for the early
realization of fusion energy. As an international
cooperation, Japan and European countries(Italy, Spain, France, and Belgium) cooperate in*1 MeV: mega electron-volt, *2 mA: milliampere

IFMIF/EVEDA projects
In an international collaboration
between Japan and Europe, we are
performing the engineering designof the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF, consisting of two accelerators with deuteron beam energy of 40 MeV andbeam current of 125 mA), and developing Underlying technologies
for the devices.

Superconducting
Radio Frequency Linac
5 MeV

Radio frequency
quadrupole accelerator

Injector(100 keV)

(RFQ)

(SRF)

Medium-energy
beam transport line
(MEBT)

9 MeV

High-energy
beam transport line
(HEBT)

Research and development for DEMO reactor
International fusion energy research centre (IFERC)

Tokamak-type
Superconducting Plasma
Experimental System

JT-60SA

Constructed at the Naka Institute for Fusion Science and Technology as a joint project of the satellite tokamak project,which is being implemented jointly by Japan and Europe, andthe national centralized tokamak facility project, which has
been studied in Japan, in order to realize fusion energy at an
early date. It is the world's largest tokamak-type superconducting plasma experimental system at this time. It is approximately 16 meters high and weighs 2,600 tons.

● DEMO design studies are being conductedin Japan and Europe at the DEMO Design
and R&D Coordination Center to examine
common issues for fusion DEMO reactors.
R&D items on physical and engineering
issues necessary for early realization of the
DEMO reactor have been identified to carryout R&D activities.
● The ITER Remote Experimentation Center(REC) is building an IT-based REC in Japanand Europe to enable Japanese domestic

researchers to participate in experimental andanalytical research using ITER. In a demonstration test of ultra-high speed transfer technology, we succeeded in transferring 1 TB of data
every 30 minutes, or 105 TB of data in 50
hours. In order to utilize the transferred ITER
data for the construction of a fusion DEMO
reactor, research and development of machinelearning and AI techniques in cooperation with
the Computational Simulation Center is also
underway.

Development of energy-extracting blankets
Purpose of JT-60SA

For realization of a high power fusion reactor, we aim to establish an
operation method to sustain high pressure plasma for sustainment time(about 100 seconds).

We train researchers and engineers who can lead fusion research anddevelopment, including the ITER project.

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Human resource development↓
Economics of fusion reactor

Supplement ITER toward DEMO reactor

Plasma pressure exponent

Plasma operation with high performance in the same shape as ITER is
performed to reflect the results to ITER.

↑
(High

Support research to achieve ITER's technical goals

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5

Target area of
JT-60SA

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3

Experimental datafrom around theworld to date

1
0

0

20

40

600

Steady operationof ITER

JT-60

2

DEMO
reactorTBM setStandard operationof ITER
60

80

100

Sustainment time (sec)400

TBM shield

3000

neutrons and to use neutrons to produce
tritium, the fuel for fusion. We are preparing tobring a Test Blanket Module (TBM) to ITER for
demonstration testing.

In the DEMO reactor, a device called a blanket
is installed around the core plasma to extract
the heat generated by the fusion neutrons andtransfer it to the generator. The blanket also
serves to protect external equipment from

Computational Simulation Centre (CSC)
Using a supercomputer dedicated to fusion research,
simulation studies to support the ITER project, DEMO
reactor development, and other BA projects arebeing conducted in Japan and Europe.

Fuel (tritium)
breeder material
Lithium
ceramics

1760

Box-type TBM
462
Cylinder-type TBM

TBM frame

Unit: mm

Beryllium
metal

Neutronmultiplier18

Quantum beam science research AreaCreation and provision of new value
through the use of a large group of
research and development facilities

We promote the development and advancement of technologies for generating, controlling, and utilizing quantum beams suchas ion beams, electron beams, lasers, and hard and soft X-ray synchrotron radiation, and promote the use of our unparalleledhigh-performance quantum beam facilities for researchers and engineers in Japan and overseas, as well as their utilization
through joint research. Through these efforts, we will promote leading research and development in a wide range of fields,
including engineering, biotechnology, and medical science, and create new collaborative activities. The 3 GeV Synchrotron Radiation Facility, NanoTerasu, will be maintained and operated in cooperation and collaboration with regional partners based on a
public-private regional partnership, and will be shared in accordance with the Act on the Promotion of Public Utilization of theSpecific Advanced Large Research Facilities.
Core institutes ▶ NanoTerasu Center, Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, Kansai Institute for Photon Science, Institutefor Quantum Medical Science
Related institutes ▶ QST Hospital, Institute for Quantum Life Science, Institute for Radiological Science, Naka Institute for Fusion
Science and Technology, Rokkasho Institute for Fusion Energy

Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science

Ion Irradiation Research Facility TIARAElectron-beam Irradiation Facility

Cobalt 60 Gamma-ray Irradiation Facilities

Four types of ion accelerators (AVF cyclotron, tandem accelerator,
single-ended accelerator, and ion implanter) provide a range ofion types and energies for diverse research and developmentfrom creation of quantum materials, environment materials andenergy materials to RI production and ion beam breeding. It isalso used as an ion beam irradiation facility, which is importantfor establishing fundamental technologies such as single-photon
source formation for quantum sensing and quantum computing.

Capable of electron irradiation over a wide dose
range from low to high doses (several kGy toMGy). The facility is used for research into thecreation of quantum materials and is the centerof fundamental quantum technology for thecreation of solid-state quantum sensors and thecreation of quantum bits (NV centers) for thedevelopment of elemental devices.

The facility covers a wide dose rate range from radiation
resistance tests requiring high dose rates forenvironmental and energy material development andradiation resistance tests for space, nuclear reactor andfusion reactor materials to low dose rates required forbiological mutation breeding research, and has six
irradiation chambers capable of permanent andlong-term irradiation of large irradiation vessels.

Kansai Institute for Photon Science (Kizu)
Ultra-high Intensity Laser
Experimental system (J-KAREN-P)
This is the highest-power ultra-short pulse(femtosecond) petawatt laser system in Japan,
which enables irradiation experiments at theworld's top level of focused laser intensity. Usedfor research on laser-driven ion acceleration,
development of quantum beam sources such as
high-brilliant and high-energy X-ray generation,and high-intensity field science research throughinternational joint experiments to elucidate
high-energy astrophysics.

Quantum beam facilities
open to the public inside and outside QST

Institute for Quantum
Medical Science
Heavy-ion cancer radiotherapy facility
The Heavy-Ion Medical Accelerator for Cancer Therapy (HIMAC)
at the Institute for Quantum Medical Science supports
heavy-ion cancer radiotherapy and clinical research, and provides high-energy heavy-ion beams of various nuclei to universities, research institutes, and private users in Japan and abroad.

Laser experimental system(QUADRA-T)
It is scheduled to start operation in FY2024. By utilizing
synchrotron radiation (X-rays), it will produce a variety ofmeasurement data that will contribute to cutting-edge
academic research, industrial applications, and solutions
to social issues in various fields, such as quantum
devices, clean energy, biotechnology, and food production. Compared to similar synchrotron radiation facilities
around the world, this facility has the world's top-levellight source performance in a compact design.

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productivity in Japan's industry, academia, and government, will
be a leading case of a state-of-the-art large-scale researchfacility based on public-private regional partnerships.

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BL-06U: Angle-Resolved Photoemission
Spectroscopy (ARPES)
BL-13U: Soft X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism

Visualizing various material functions
BL-07U: Soft X-ray Electronic Structure Analysis
BL-08U: Soft X-ray Operando Spectroscopy
BL-08W: Integrated Analysis of Chemical State andNano/Local Structure
BL-09U: X-ray Operando Spectroscopy
BL-09W: X-ray Multiscale Structure Analysis
BL-10U: X-ray Coherent Imaging
BL-14U: Soft X-ray Imaging

The world's most advanced 100W-classpicosecond laser pumped ultra-short infrared
pulse light source with high repetition rate andhigh average power. Ultra-fast measurements
using ultra-short pulsed lasers and attosecond
soft X-ray sources are expected to be applied tothe creation and control of quantum materials
and quantum life science.

Kansai Institute for Photon Science (Harima)
QST Contract Beamlines at large
synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8

Cyclotron accelerator facility
Cyclotron accelerator facility is the foundation for the development and production of radiopharmaceuticals. It contributes to
cutting-edge research and development at research institutes,
universities, and private companies in Japan and overseas.

This is a group of advanced measurement devices
for nondestructive operand nanostructure
observation and precise magnetic and electronic
state analysis using hard X-rays of high-brilliant
synchrotron radiation. Research on quantum
materials and environmental energy materials(hydrogen storage materials) by realizing
magnetic measurement of individual atomic
layers using advanced analysis technology withsynchrotron radiation is being promoted.

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Promotion of practical application of research results throughindustry-academia collaboration

QST’s diversity

Two innovation hub projects are underway

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The project's goal is to create innovation byforming alliances with private companies
centered on QST's cutting-edge technologies, solving common technological issues
that exist in industry through collaboration
with multiple companies, solving issues forindividual companies, and conducting
step-by-step research and development.

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Research, development, andactivities leading to humanresource development

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The Foundational Quantum Technology
Hub and Quantum Life R&D Hub, whichhave been recognized as national Quantum
Technology Innovation Hubs, are promoting the integration of quantum technology
and life science and the social implementation of quantum technology with highly
functional and high-performance quantum
materials at its core, and are supportingthese activities. In addition, we focus onhuman resource development in industry
and activities to promote the spread ofquantum technology in order to raiseawareness of quantum technology in companies and promote its practical application, aiming to realize social implementationof quantum technology as soon as possible.

QST is promoting efforts to realize a diversity oriented environment in which
employees with diverse ideas and experiences, regardless of nationality,
gender, age, or disability, can work independently and continuously produce
excellent research results. On July 14, 2021, we achieved the numerical targets
in the General Employer Action Plan based on the Act on Advancement of
Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children, and received the"Kurumin Mark" certification from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
as a "Company Supporting Child-Raising." We will continue to work on theaction plan to go even further.

Support system
Research support• Grant program for research supporting staff• Support program for inviting foreign researchers to
JapanChildcare and nursing care support• Discount coupons for childcare and partial subsidies forbabysitting fees

Nursing• Signed agreements with corporate-led nursery facilities

Support for Balancing Infertility Treatment and Work• Appointed staff responsible for supporting the balance
between infertility treatment and work

Activities to return QST's research results to society

Industry-academia collaboration
QST conducts comprehensive research anddevelopment on quantum science andtechnology, while collaborating with domestic and international research institutes,
universities, and industries, and exchanging
human resources, as well as conducting
activities to return the results of suchresearch and development to society.

Researcher hosting program(human resource exchange)
For promotion of efficient and effective research anddevelopment, QST has established a system forreceiving guidance and advice from researchers withadvanced expertise and outstanding achievementsfrom Japan and overseas, and a system for accepting
researchers from universities and companies to cooperate in QST's research and development projects.

QST supports the establishment of venturecompanies that utilize the results of QST's
research and development in order topromote the establishment of social returnand positive cycle through the dissemination of research and development results by
the venture companies and through theirpractical application in industry.

QST is promoting the SIP 3rd period projectThe 3rd period of Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation
Promotion Program (SIP)The SIP is a national project that promotes research and development from basic
research to social implementation in a comprehensive manner.
The 3rd period of the SIP has newly started in FY2023, and QST is in charge ofthe research promotion corporation for one of its topics, promoting theapplication of advanced quantum technology platforms to social issues.

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QST certified venture support system

This topic aims to accelerate progress toward Society 5.0 throughcutting-edge research and development in the fields of (i) quantum
computing, (ii) quantum security networks, (iii) quantum sensing, and (iv)
innovation creation foundations, as well as their social implementation. The
role of QST in this program is to manage the progress of the research anddevelopment themes, conduct technical and project evaluations from a
professional perspective, and perform management tasks, including public
solicitation and contracting. Through these tasks, we will promote the useof quantum technology, expand the range of users, and contribute to thesocial implementation and practical use of quantum technology in Japan.

KOYASU Shigeo,, President, holding the"Iku-Boss Declaration"; on the right,
HOSHINO Toshihiko, Executive Director; and on the left, TAKEDA Shino,
Director of the Diversity Promotion Office.
"Iku-Boss” stands for a parenting-supportive boss.

Seminars and social events
Various seminars and social events are held
every year to improve the skills of staff andenhance their work/life balance.

• Work/life balance seminar• Research skill improvement seminar• Nursing care seminar• LGBTQ seminar• Online lunch social event• Social event for staff with childcare
responsibilities

Promoting Flexible Work Styles

Booklet for childcare/caregiver support
It provides useful information on childcare/
caregiving, including information on various
procedures and support systems.

QST diversity news "Harmony"
A booklet full of useful information is
published once a year, including reports on
the activities of the Diversity Promotion
Section, introductions of support systems,comments from users of support systems,
columns by employees raising children, andother information.

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We support the balance between work and child-rearing/caregiving by not only establishing leave systems for child-rearing and caregiving but also by introducing flexible
initiatives to promote a diversity environment since
work styles such as staggered working hours,
flextime, and remote work.

National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
International Affairs and Public Relations Section, Department of International Affairs andPublic Relations
Issued on April 1, 2024.

Edited by

QST Pamphlet Production Team

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iWAT Co., Ltd.

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