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JAEA Reports

Data-driven on-site diagnostic technology: Predicting microbiologically influenced corrosion risk for ensuring long-term integrity (Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology*

JAEA-Review 2026-013, 86 Pages, 2026/07

JAEA-Review-2026-013.pdf:5.3MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (1F), Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2024, this report summarizes the research results of the "Data-driven on-site diagnostic technology: predicting microbiologically influenced corrosion risk for ensuring long-term integrity" conducted in FY2024. The present study aims to establish an innovative on-site diagnostic protocol capable of predicting microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) risks with high accuracy. To achieve this, we combined high-throughput analytical methods, simulated field experiments, and data-driven statistical analyses. Environmental samples were collected in Fukushima Prefecture to characterize microbial community structures and to develop key technologies for on-site genetic diagnostics. Using these samples, we evaluated the iron-corroding potential under various culture conditions and designed experimental systems simulating 1F environment. A high-throughput testing framework was validated for its ability to measure actual iron corrosion. In parallel, statistical approaches integrating microbial community profiles with MIC activity data were applied, yielding useful insights into both their applicability and limitations. Further, fixation methods for microbial observation in corrosion samples were examined, and optimal conditions were identified. Overall, the project provided valuable information on environmental microbial communities, cultivation of corrosion-associated microorganisms, and data-driven statistical approaches. These results lay the groundwork for the development of biomarker-based, ubiquitous diagnostic technologies for MIC applicable to diverse field environments, including those around 1F site.

JAEA Reports

Ultrasonic visualization technique for spatial recognition in highly radiated environments with poor visibility(Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; The University of Osaka*

JAEA-Review 2026-010, 87 Pages, 2026/07

JAEA-Review-2026-010.pdf:4.87MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (1F), Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2024, this report summarizes the research results of the "Ultrasonic visualization technique for spatial recognition in highly radiated environments with poor visibility" conducted in FY2024. The objective of this research project is to establish a visualization technique using ultrasonic phased array (hereinafter referred to as PA) as a technique that enables spatial recognition in poor visibility and highly radiated environments that are expected during the removal of fuel debris in the decommissioning of 1F. The project aims to develop a visualization technique for object shapes both in the air and in the water, and each research group will conduct the following projects: (1) Visualization of object shapes in the air and in the water by ultrasonic PA measurement (The University of Osaka), (2) Development of airborne ultrasonic PA device (Nihon University), (3) Visualization in particle suspended environment by high frame rate PA (Tohoku University), and (4) Development of ultrasonic measurement methods for high intensity gamma-ray environments (The University of Osaka).

JAEA Reports

Development of a radiation resistant laser scanner and 3D modeling method using AI and image processing (Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; The University of Osaka*

JAEA-Review 2026-009, 81 Pages, 2026/07

JAEA-Review-2026-009.pdf:5.42MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2024, this report summarizes the research results of the "Development of a radiation resistant laser scanner and 3D modeling method using AI and image processing" conducted in FY2024. This research focuses on developing a radiation-resistant 3D laser scanner and technologies to enhance the quality of point cloud data. A new scanner system was designed with a laser scanning head composed only of radiation-tolerant electrical and mechanical components, excluding semiconductors, and a control unit placed remotely in a low-radiation zone. The system aims to enable stable scanning in high-radiation environments. Its performance will be evaluated in comparison with commercial scanners. To address the sparsity of acquired point clouds, we are developing two complementary systems: one uses machine learning to complete and enhance point clouds through processes such as denoising, normalization, and interpolation; the other uses photogrammetry to reconstruct 3D data from image sets and integrate it with scanner-derived data. In FY2024, (1) Optical and electronic circuits were designed and assembled, and waveform collection and analysis software was developed to prepare for scanner detection efficiency evaluation. (2) A point cloud completion system incorporating AI was implemented, and methods for point cloud densification and completion were investigated. (3) A processing environment and workflow were established to integrate point clouds with photogrammetry, and 3D surface models were constructed. (4) Efficient scanning strategies under high-radiation conditions were analyzed, and a methodology for accuracy evaluation was studied. (5) The project was advanced through close coordination among research components and related institutions.

JAEA Reports

Development of core technologies for a wireless communication chipset with radiation tolerance (Baseband circuit development) (Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; High Energy Accelerator Research Organization*

JAEA-Review 2026-006, 53 Pages, 2026/07

JAEA-Review-2026-006.pdf:2.98MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (1F), Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2024, this report summarizes the research results of the "Development of core technologies for a wireless communication chipset with radiation tolerance (baseband circuit development)" conducted in FY2024. The present study aims to develop a wireless communication system operable within the reactor of 1F, focusing on radiation-hardened circuit technologies. The project is divided into two sub-themes: "High-frequency analog circuit development" and "Baseband circuit development." This study is responsible for the baseband circuit development, designing analog components such as variable gain amplifiers, data converters, phase-locked loops, and clock generators. It also involves designing digital components for error correction, encoding, and radiation-hardened RAM. To validate circuit performance, we will build a software/hardware co-design environment. Additionally, we will develop low-power, high-stability piezoelectric oscillators and measure their radiation tolerance. The ultimate goal is to prototype a wireless communication chipset capable of 2.5 Mbps or higher data rates and withstanding radiation doses exceeding 1 MGy.

JAEA Reports

Development of core technologies for a wireless communication chipset with radiation tolerance (RF analog circuit development) (Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; Institute of Science Tokyo*

JAEA-Review 2026-005, 51 Pages, 2026/07

JAEA-Review-2026-005.pdf:3.06MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (1F), Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2024, this report summarizes the research results of the "Development of core technologies for a wireless communication chipset with radiation tolerance (RF analog circuit development)" conducted in FY2024. The present study aims to establish a wireless communication system operable inside the reactor containment vessel and the reactor pressure vessel of 1F, and to develop key circuit technologies with radiation tolerance. The elemental developments will be carried out through the collaboration of two subthemes: RF analog circuit development and baseband circuit development. In this research, we are responsible for the RF analog circuit development, designing and implementing various circuits using radiation-tolerant silicon CMOS integrated circuit technology as well as diamond semiconductor devices. For silicon CMOS high-frequency analog circuits, RF analog signal processing circuits such as power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, mixers, and variable-gain amplifiers will be developed. For diamond semiconductor technology, device-level development of power amplifiers and power management circuits will be conducted. Ultimately, this project aims to realize prototype components of a wireless communication chipset capable of achieving a data rate of 2.5 Mbps or higher while withstanding a total ionizing dose exceeding 1 MGy.

Journal Articles

Fission mode identification in the $$^{180}$$Hg region; Derivative analysis approach

Kattikat Melcom, D. T.*; Tsekhanovich, I.*; Guezet, F.*; Andreyev, A. N.*; Nishio, Katsuhisa

Physical Review C, 114(1), p.014627_1 - 014627_8, 2026/07

 Times Cited Count:0

JAEA Reports

Development of a high-resolution imaging camera for alpha dust and high-dose rate monitor (Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; Tohoku University*

JAEA-Review 2026-016, 64 Pages, 2026/06

JAEA-Review-2026-016.pdf:3.06MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2022, this report summarizes the research results of the "Development of a high-resolution imaging camera for alpha dust and high-dose rate monitor" conducted from FY2022 to FY2024. The present study aims to develop a high-resolution imaging camera for alpha dust and a high-dose rate monitor. To realize the high-resolution imaging camera for alpha dust, we have developed novel scintillation materials with emission bands of 500-800 nm. Moreover, we have prepared several materials for the camera and software. We have also developed novel scintillation materials with emission bands of 650-1,000 nm, and simulation studies have been conducted for the high-dose-rate monitor system consisting of optical fiber. In addition, we demonstrated this monitoring system, and the dose-rate dynamic range was found to be 10 mSv/h to 1 kSv/h.

JAEA Reports

Development of a laser deflection-type ultrasonic wideband 3D imaging system for in-vessel visualization in high-radiation and non-visible environments (Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; Institute of Science Tokyo*

JAEA-Review 2026-007, 65 Pages, 2026/06

JAEA-Review-2026-007.pdf:4.67MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2024, this report summarizes the research results of the "Development of a laser deflection-type ultrasonic wideband 3D imaging system for in-vessel visualization in high-radiation and non-visible environments" conducted in FY2024. The present study aims to maximize the safety of debris-cutting operations by enabling visualization of in-vessel structures, fuel debris shapes, and scattered particles at distances on the order of several meters, even under dusty and turbid water conditions during work. To achieve this, a compact and portable ultrasonic device suitable for mounting on robots and manipulator arms is employed to develop a laser deflection-type ultrasonic wideband 3D imaging system. In FY2024, the project carried out imaging performance evaluation and studies for the advancement and acceleration of the ultrasonic imaging system, numerical simulations, prototyping and full-scale verification of the system, radiation resistance tests, construction of a submillimeter ultrasonic ranging system, application of the ultrasonic sub-millimeter ranging system to LIBS, as well as battery-powered remote operation of the measurement system. These outcomes are summarized in this report.

JAEA Reports

The Safety measures for Tokai Reprocessing Plant under the Decommissioning Stage in line with the upgraded regulatory standards

TRP Decommissioning Technology Development Department

JAEA-Review 2026-004, 262 Pages, 2026/06

JAEA-Review-2026-004.pdf:18.3MB

After the Tokai Reprocessing Plant (TRP) has received approval for its decommissioning plan in June 2018 and transferred to the decommissioning stage, it still remains an amount of high active liquid wastes. Because it takes a considerable amount of time to complete the vitrification of the high active liquid wastes, and because the plant is located near the Pacific coast and is at risk from earthquakes and tsunamis, appropriate Safety Measures were implemented in accordance with the present risks on TRP and the upgraded regulatory standards which was revised in July 2013 based on lessons learned from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident in 2011. Most of the radioactivity inventory in the TRP is involved in the high active liquid waste and these wastes are stored in two facilities. The high active liquid wastes have a relatively high decay heat, and therefore there is a risk of releasing radioactive materials outside the facility due to leakage or boiling. In addition, since the location of TRP is near the Pacific coast and there is a risk of earthquakes and tsunamis. Thus, for the two facilities which treat the high active liquid waste, the High Active Liquid Waste Storage Facility (HAW) and the Tokai Vitrification Facility (TVF), we decided to enhance those safety features in line with the upgrade regulatory standards. The notable safety measures include ground reinforcement work and exhaust pipe reinforcement work to improve earthquake resistance, installation of tsunami debris protection fences as a tsunami countermeasure, installation of protective doors against tornado debris, setting of wildfire prevention line, and strengthened measures against internal fires and internal flooding events. These construction works began in July 2020 and were completed in five years, by March 2025. Those provide great improvement in the safety of TRP for future vitrification processing.

JAEA Reports

Human resource development for research based on fuel debris study and SEEM-ology buildup (Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; Tohoku University*

JAEA-Review 2026-003, 173 Pages, 2026/06

JAEA-Review-2026-003.pdf:12.5MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (1F), Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2024, this report summarizes the research results of the "Human resource development for research based on fuel debris study and SEEM-ology buildup" conducted in FY2024. The present study aims to buildup of "Severe Engineering Management (SEEM)-ology" that enables more rational decision-making in an uncertain and severe environment, and at the same time, to develop research personnel supporting the academic foundation of the extraction, long-term storage, treatment and disposal of fuel debris, which is a central issue in the decommissioning of 1F. Experts in different fields promote multiple research and human resource development tasks in organic collaboration. In the first fiscal year of this study, it was necessary to clarify specific research methods and set the direction in the [SEEM Fields] [Specialized Fields 1$$sim$$2] and [Common Engineering Fields 1$$sim$$3], as well as to prepare various conditions for necessary tests and analyses. It was also necessary to promote the operation of educational programs related to nuclear decommissioning and the planning of SEEM-related courses. For this reason, the purpose of this fiscal year was to obtain the prescribed results by examining specific research methods and making various preparations for conducting necessary tests, preparing various conditions, building and analyzing some measurement systems, and examining human resource development. Based on this objective, we set the performance targets and implementation methods for this fiscal year as an operational plan, implemented them as planned, and were able to achieve the targeted results in each technical field and education and human resource development activities.

JAEA Reports

Research and education for human resource development in integrated remote robot and measurement technologies for fuel debris removal (Contract research); FY2024 Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project

Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science; The University of Tokyo*

JAEA-Review 2026-001, 140 Pages, 2026/06

JAEA-Review-2026-001.pdf:9.25MB

The Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), has been conducting the Nuclear Energy Science & Technology and Human Resource Development Project (hereafter referred to "the Project") from FY2019. The Project aims to contribute to solving problems in the nuclear energy field represented by the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (1F), Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). For this purpose, intelligence was collected from all over the world, and basic research and human resource development were promoted by closely integrating/collaborating knowledge and experiences in various fields beyond the barrier of conventional organizations and research fields. The sponsor of the Project was moved from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to JAEA since the newly adopted proposals in FY2018. On this occasion, JAEA constructed a new research system where JAEA-academia collaboration is reinforced and medium-to-long term research/development and human resource development contributing to the decommissioning are stably and consecutively implemented. Among the adopted proposals in FY2024, this report summarizes the research results of the "Research and education for human resource development in integrated remote robot and measurement technologies for fuel debris removal" conducted in FY2024. This research aims to develop robotic technologies, sensors, and radiation measurement techniques to remotely characterize and assess the properties of fuel debris at 1F reactor, and to cultivate personnel capable of integrating these technologies into systems. Furthermore, it seeks to establish SEEM science and deploy it in actual educational settings. Achievements in FY2024 include: optimizing neutron detectors with high radiation resistance ; constructing a simulator capable of appropriately generating radiation incident events; designing and developing a rover for generating 3D volume models; building physical environments for remote operation support; examined sensor configurations for radiation distribution estimation; proposal of a multi-arm orbital structure as a transport-capable modular orbital structure; development of lightweight arms and examined interfaces for multi-view remote control systems and orbital planners; image processing methods for full-scale environmental structure modeling; investigation on image data transmission methods; development of an integrated DX platform; studies on sensor and robot modularization; development of rigid-body and elastic-body analysis methods; characterization and waste management strategies and investigation of the applicability of geopolymers as backfill materials; establishing SEEM education.

Journal Articles

Experimental observation of 5f valence fluctuations by high-resolution X-ray absorption spectroscopy in UPd$$_{2}$$Cd$$_{20}$$

Hirose, Yusuke; Honda, Fuminori*; Doto, Hiroshi*; Kawamura, Naomi*; Kvashnina, K. O.*; Amidani, L.*; Uhl$'i$$v{r}$ov$'a$, K.*; Koloren$v{c}$, J.*; Havela, L.*

Physical Review B, 113(24), p.L241103_1 - L241103_6, 2026/06

 Times Cited Count:1 Percentile:82.33(Materials Science, Multidisciplinary)

JAEA Reports

Assessment report of research and development activities in FY 2025 activity; "Nuclear Science and Engineering Research" (Interim evaluation)

Nuclear Science and Engineering Center; NXR Development Center

JAEA-Evaluation 2026-001, 44 Pages, 2026/05

JAEA-Evaluation-2026-001.pdf:0.93MB
JAEA-Evaluation-2026-001-appendix(CD-ROM).zip:18.67MB

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (hereinafter referred to as "JAEA") consults an assessment committee, "Evaluation Committee of Research Activities for Nuclear Science and Engineering" (hereinafter referred to as "Committee") for interim evaluation of "Nuclear Science and Engineering", in accordance with "General Guideline for the 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 the JAEA. In response to the JAEA's request, the Committee evaluated research activities based on the materials prepared by JAEA. This report summarizes the results of the assessment by the Committee with the Committee report attached.

Journal Articles

Intercomparison of low-energy electron transport calculations by different Monte Carlo track-structure simulation codes

Kyriakou, I.*; Papadopoulos, A.*; Polopetrakis, I.*; Kotroumbelou, C.*; Plante, I.*; Matsuya, Yusuke; Kai, Takeshi; Qiu, R.*; Li, J.*; Kundr$'a$t, P.*; et al.

Physics in Medicine & Biology, 71(8), p.085009_1 - 085009_25, 2026/04

 Times Cited Count:0 Percentile:0.00(Engineering, Biomedical)

Several Monte Carlo Track-Structure (MCTS) codes for liquid water have been developed worldwide over the last 40 years; however, use the different interaction cross sections. This study evaluates the uncertainties of physical features (electronic stopping power, pathlength, dose-point-kernel, and microdosimetry) of low-energy electron transport in liquid water by using 6 types of MCTS codes. The intercomparison results reveal significant differences among MCTS codes at low energies, especially below ~100 eV, potentially compromising the accuracy of DNA damage simulations where such electrons play a key role. The present work highlights the need for further development of the physics models used in MCTS codes to reduce the uncertainties associated with low-energy electron transport calculations in liquid water.

JAEA Reports

Annual report for FY2024 on the activities of radiation safety in Nuclear Science Research Institute and so on (April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)

Department of Radiation Protection, Nuclear Science Research Institute; Nuclear Facilities Management Section, Aomori Research and Development Center

JAEA-Review 2025-055, 107 Pages, 2026/03

JAEA-Review-2025-055.pdf:2.26MB

This annual report describes the activities in the 2024 fiscal year of Department of Radiation Protection at Nuclear Science Research Institute, Harima Synchrotron Radiation Radioisotope Laboratory, and Nuclear Facilities Management Section at Aomori Research and Development Center. The activities described in this report are environmental monitoring, radiation protection practices in workplaces, individual monitoring, maintenance of monitoring instruments, and research and development of radiation protection. At these institutes, the occupational exposures did not exceed the dose limits. The radioactive gaseous and liquid discharges from the facilities were well below the prescribed limits. The research and development activities in the field of radiological protection were continued.

JAEA Reports

Annual report of Nuclear Human Resource Development Center (April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025); Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security and Human Resource Development

Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security and Human Resource Development

JAEA-Review 2025-051, 73 Pages, 2026/03

JAEA-Review-2025-051.pdf:1.59MB

This annual report summarizes the activities of Nuclear Human Resource Development Center (NuHRDeC) of Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) in the fiscal year (FY) 2024. In FY 2024, in addition to the regular training programs at NuHRDeC, we actively organized special training courses responding to the external training needs, cooperated with universities, offered international training courses for Asian countries, and promoted activities of the Japan Nuclear Human Resource Development Network (JN-HRD.net) and the human resource development concierge. Regular domestic training programs; training courses for radioisotopes and radiation engineers, nuclear energy engineers and national qualification examinations, were conducted as scheduled in the annual plan. We also delivered training for other organizations outside the JAEA. We continued cooperative activities with universities, such as acceptance of postdoctoral researchers, and activities in line with the cooperative graduate school system, including the acceptance of students from Nuclear Professional School, the University of Tokyo. Furthermore, joint course among seven universities was successfully held by utilizing remote education system. The joint course and the intensive summer course and nuclear fuel cycle training were conducted as part of the collaboration network with universities. The Instructor Training Program (ITP) under the contract with Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, was continually offered to the ITP participating countries. As part of the ITP, the Instructor Training courses such as "Reactor Engineering Course", advanced instructor training course, and the nuclear technology seminar "Basic Radiation Knowledge for School Education" were conducted at NuHRDeC. As joint secretariat of JN-HRD.net, we steadily promoted its operation and organized various activities, including public lectures and webinars (online seminars) for the general public, as well as site visits to nuclear-related facilities for students. Regarding the human resource development concierge, we promoted human resource development concierge activities by not only responding to inquiries and consultations from inside and outside of JAEA but also planning and managing Kansai nuclear open campus, through the human resource development contact point.

Journal Articles

Pretransitional multiscale structure preceding third-phase formation in solvent extraction systems

Guerinoni, E.*; Ueda, Yuki; Motokawa, Ryuhei; Zemb, T.*; Pellet-Rostaing, S.*; Dourdain, S.*

Langmuir, 42(12), p.8313 - 8321, 2026/03

 Times Cited Count:1 Percentile:0.00(Chemistry, Multidisciplinary)

Journal Articles

Orbital angular momentum of azimuthal spin waves

Valet, T.*; Yamamoto, Kei; Pigeau, B.*; de Loubens, G.*; Klein, O.*

Physical Review B, 113(10), p.L100410_1 - L100410_6, 2026/03

 Times Cited Count:0 Percentile:0.00(Materials Science, Multidisciplinary)

Journal Articles

Field theory of linear spin waves in finite textured ferromagnets

Valet, T.*; Yamamoto, Kei; Pigeau, B.*; de Loubens, G.*; Klein, O.*

Physical Review B, 113(10), p.104437_1 - 104437_17, 2026/03

 Times Cited Count:0 Percentile:0.00(Materials Science, Multidisciplinary)

Journal Articles

Magnetic signature of chiral phonons revealed by neutron spectroscopy in ferrimagnetic Fe$$_{1.75}$$Zn$$_{0.25}$$Mo$$_{3}$$O$$_{8}$$

Bao, S.*; Liao, J.*; Huang, Z.*; Shangguan, Y.*; Ma, Z.*; Zhang, B.*; Cheng, S.*; Xu, H.*; Song, Z.*; Dong, S.*; et al.

Physical Review Letters, 136(9), p.096502_1 - 096502_8, 2026/03

 Times Cited Count:3 Percentile:80.48(Physics, Multidisciplinary)

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