Assessment report of research and development activities; Activity "Quantum Beam Science Research" (Interim report)

Quantum Beam Science Directorate

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (hereinafter referred to as "JAEA") consulted an assessment committee, "Evaluation Committee of Research Activities for Quantum Beam Science Research (hereinafter referred to as "Committee") for interim assessment of "Quantum Beam Science Research", in accordance with "General Guideline for Evaluation of Government Research and Development (R&D) Activities" by Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, "Guideline for Evaluation of R&D in Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology" and Regulation on Conduct for Evaluation of R&D Activities" by JAEA. In response to the JAEA's request, the Committee assessed the research program of the Quantum Beam Science Research, which includes the management of the Quantum Beam Science Directorate (hereinafter referred to as "QuBS") and the research activities in the area of Quantum Beam Science during October, 2005 to September, 2007. The Committee evaluated the management and research activities in Quantum Beam Science based on the documents and oral presentations prepared by QuBS. This evaluation report presents the summary and the submitted by the Committee.