KEK Photon Factory

KEK Photon Factory is a research facility in Japan that produces intense light, called synchrotron radiation, used for scientific experiments. It accelerates electrons to nearly the speed of light and directs their energy into specialized beams of light across various wavelengths. Scientists use this light to study materials at the atomic and molecular levels, aiding research in physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. The facility helps uncover the structure of complex substances and develop new materials, advancing fundamental knowledge and technological innovation.