SACLA, Research facility in Harima Science Garden City, Japan
SACLA is a research facility in Harima Science Garden City that extends 700 meters in a straight line. The building contains an accelerator section, undulator building, and experimental laboratories for X-ray research.
The facility opened in 2011 as the world's second X-ray free-electron laser and Japan's first of its kind. It brought advanced particle acceleration technology to the country.
The facility creates educational films to help the Japanese public understand cellular biology research. These productions make complex science accessible to people without scientific training.
The facility is designed for scientific research, so visitors should expect limited access to most areas. It is best to inquire in advance about any available tours or viewing opportunities.
The building's construction required precise calculations to account for Earth's curvature over a 120-meter distance. This engineering solution demonstrates the extreme precision needed for such research facilities.
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