The Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science at Hiroshima University operates the compact synchrotron radiation source HiSOR and supports the development of synchrotron radiation technologies and advanced measurement instruments. By leveraging these strengths, the institute promotes cutting-edge research in materials science and the life sciences.
As a national shared-use research facility, the institute actively fosters collaborative research with scientists from Japan and around the world. Furthermore, by taking advantage of its position within a national university, the institute integrates research and education to cultivate the next generation of researchers, thereby contributing to the advancement of synchrotron radiation science and society.