RIKEN Nishina Center, Nuclear physics research center in Wako, Japan.
The RIKEN Nishina Center is a nuclear physics research facility in Wako housing advanced particle accelerators and experimental laboratories. The center operates the RI Beam Factory, a specialized machine that produces rare isotopes for scientific study and medical applications.
Founded in 2006, the center honors nuclear physicist Yoshio Nishina and his contributions to atomic research. The facility has since become a leader in synthesizing and studying heavy elements through advanced experimentation.
International scientists gather at the center to conduct experiments using the RI Beam Factory, contributing to global advancement in nuclear research.
Access to the facility is typically restricted to researchers working through formal collaboration with RIKEN. Interested visitors should contact RIKEN administration in advance to inquire about possible visits or research opportunities.
Researchers here created element 113 in 2004, later named nihonium, making Japan the first nation to discover and name a new chemical element. This accomplishment stands as a major milestone in the center's scientific contributions.
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