Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory for Physics (AILAP)
The Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory for Physics (AILAP) is a core facility of the Department of Physics (School of Science) where measuring instruments in physics are centralized for shared use. AILAP promotes cutting-edge research in physics and related fields by providing equipment sharing opportunities.
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AILAP was established in April 2016 with the goal of becoming a home to researchers working in cutting-edge physics. The Department of Physics (School of Science) is the steering body of AILAP and has consolidated the latest measuring instruments and designated them for equipment sharing to support various research activities.
Shared equipment is categorized into three groups: radiation detectors and relevant electronics, sample preparation instruments (chemical processing room), and workshop.
Within the first category, we have a number of radiation detectors and related electronics available for shared use including electronic modules (NIM, CAMAC, and VME) and Germanium detectors. Electronic modules are standardized products that can be assembled in various forms for experiments using particle accelerators and other radiation measurement experiments.
The chemical processing room is equipped with fume hoods, a water purification system, etc., where researchers can prepare simple experiment samples. Workshop are equipped with basic machine tools such as milling machine and lathe, allowing researchers to manufacture experimental instruments as needed.
You may borrow or use this equipment through the equipment sharing system using a card reader. Visit the AILAP website to view available equipment and installations. (http://www.ailap.phys.sci.titech.ac.jp/) The system is user-friendly and easy to use.
Overview and Agenda
Physics is the study of discovering and clarifying the basic laws governing phenomena that occur in the diverse material world. These phenomena range from elementary particles and atomic nuclei to those in outer space. Physics is the basis for modern technology. AILAP has consolidated advanced measuring instruments in physics, which are indispensable in experiments and observation, for shared use to support research activities that push the frontier of knowledge. In addition, AILAP aims to contribute to the promotion of international collaborative research and expose undergraduate and graduate students to the latest physics studies to help them develop as researchers and engineers leading their fields globally.
Through these efforts, AILAP is expected to become a hub for the very latest in physics education and study. Advanced measuring techniques performed in research have the potential to develop into new technologies.
AILAP is currently equipped with radiation detectors and related electronics, general-purpose fume hoods, and machine tools that are utilized for cutting-edge experiments as well as research and development of instrumentation technologies. Through a user-friendly system using a card reader, users may borrow radiation detectors and readout electronics, and also use fume hoods, milling machine, and other equipment. Currently, users are limited to faculty members and students of the Department of Physics (School of Science), but we are going to expand the user base to include students and researchers in other departments and schools at Tokyo Tech as well as those not affiliated with the Institute.