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Heavy-ion accelerator RAON

• Rare isotopes
• Heavy-ion accelerator
• Features of RAON
• Applied R&D Areas

Applied R&D Areas

Applied R&D Areas 01

Understanding the nature of matter

01 Discovering new elements

• 01 Discovering new elements by synthesizing super-heavy elements (SHEs)
• 02 Measuring the fundamental physical quantities (mass, etc.) of new SHEs
• 03 Deducing nuclear reaction theories optimized for SHE synthesis

02 Generating and utilizing rare isotopes

• 01 Generating a highly rare isotope by combining ISOL and IF
• 02 Generating a rare isotope through the multi nuclear transfer reaction (KOBRA)
• 03 Studying the driplines for isotopes

03 Understanding the atomic nucleus structure, the nature of nuclear force, etc.

• 01 Defining the regularities of the nucleus (magic number, shell model, etc.)
• 02 Studying the strong interaction force within the nucleus
• 03 Studying the theory of the finite quantum many-body system

Applied R&D Areas 02

Defining the keys to the creation of the universe

01 Uncovering the secrets of the birth of the universe

• 01 Uncovering the secrets of the beginning of the universe and the generation, evolution, and extinction of stars
• 02 Exploring dark matter unobserved directly
• 03 Exploring the neutron star merger and gravity wave

02 Tracing the origin of cosmic elements

• 01 Assessing astrophysically significant nuclear reaction (KOBRA)
• 02 Assessing the lifespan of the astrophyscially significant rare isotope (IF)
• 03 Assessing the mass of the astrophysically significant rare isotope (MMS)
• 04 Calculating the network (theory)

03 Defining the evolution of stars

• 01 Uncovering the origin of gamma-ray bursts
• 02 Defining nuclear reactions that drive the evolution of stars
• 03 Defining the neutron star and its medium

Applied R&D Areas 03

Developing new materials of the future

01 Conducting nano-research on electromagnetic properties of substances

• 01 Defining the electromagnetic properties of multi-functional
  nano/thin-film composite substances
• 02 Developing bendable yet high-strength conductors
• 03 Developing substances for containing the greenhouse effect and mitigating carbon dioxide emissions

02 Developing new materials such as superconductors, nano-magnetic materials, and topological nonconductors

• 01 Studying room-temperature/high-temperature superconductors
• 02 Studying topological superconductors for topological quantum computers

Applied R&D Areas 04

Securing clean energy sources for the future

01 Uncovering next-generation energy materials

• 01 Developing new materials with no electrical resistance
• 02 Discovering safe nuclear fusion energy materials
• 03 Developing next-generation spintronics

02 Developing high-efficiency energy storage technology

• 01 Developing lossless electrical energy storage technology
• 02 Developing a high-efficiency secondary battery and energy-storing substances

03 Developing safe nuclear waste disposal technology

• 01 Developing spent nuclear fuel disposal technology
• 02 Establishing nuclear data

Applied R&D Areas 05

Defining vital phenomena and developing cures for cancer

01 Defining vital phenomena such as birth, aging, sickness, and death

• 01 Defining the secrets of the generation of amino acids and the origin of DNA
  in Earth’s early environment
• 02 Defining the causes that accelerate aging and DNA damage
• 03 Defining the structure of (natural) substances for treatment and their functions in a living body

02 Developing new varieties of organisms

• 01 Developing high-value-added mutants and new varieties
• 02 Studying ways to promote the growth and development of organisms

03 Discovering isotopes for cancer treatment

• 01 Discovering isotopes with a short half-life, which can treat cancer without damaging the body, and developing cures
• 02 Assessing the impact of radiation on living organisms