In this exhibition, we'll introduce everything in a way that's easy to understand, from the basics of particle accelerators to cutting-edge research exploring the mysteries of the universe as well as the results of that research used in familiar places—all while showing what huge accelerator facilities, which we don't usually get a chance to see, actually look like, and including the history of their development.
Precautions for Visitors
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Exhibition
| Title | Special Exhibition “PARTICLE ACCELERATORS: Exploring the Tiny World with Huge Machines” |
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| Period | July 13, – October 3, 2021 |
| Hours | 9:00-17:00 *Opening days, hours etc. are subject to alteration. Please check the website before your visit. |
| Closed | September6, 21, 27 |
| Organizers | National Museum of Nature and Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, Japan Atomic Energy Agency |
| Backup | Particle Accelerator Society of Japan, The Physical Society of Japan |
| Special Cooperation | Ibaraki Prefectural Government |
| Cooperation | Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society, Board of education Kazo city, Gifu University, National Museum of Japanese History, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., Industrial Users Society for Neutron Application, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, RIKEN |
Access
| National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo | |
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| Address | 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718 |
Introduction Video
What to see
ROOM1: 1F-North(Japan Gallery)
What is a Particle Accelerator?
Here, we answer everyone's questions: What particles are smaller than atoms? How do you accelerate them? What do you accelerate them for?
Welcome to a Huge Experimental Facility
Some of the particle accelerators used in cutting-edge research are surprisingly huge. What is a large-scale accelerator facility like?
Approaching the Mysteries of Space, Matter, and Life
Atomic nuclei smaller than atoms, even smaller elementary particles…By examining them in detail with accelerators, we can get closer to solving the mysteries of this world.
ROOM2: B3F(Global Gallery)
The Development of Large Accelerators in Japan
Since early on, Japan has worked on the development of particle accelerators and scientific research which uses them. However, the road up to this point has not always been smooth.
