TEIKYO SDGs reportTips for Achieving the SDGs from a Nuclear Physicist
――A network of wisdom that challenges world issues ――
Ayano Makinaga, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Radiological Technology Faculty of Fukuoka Medical Technology University, Teikyo University
After working at the Dresden-Rossendorf Institute (Germany), Konan University, Hokkaido University, etc., he has been a Senior Assistant Professor at the Department of Radiological Technology Faculty of Fukuoka Medical Technology, Teikyo University since April 2018. He specializes in nuclear physics and has achieved results in research specializing in applications in the medical field. He also actively participates in domestic and foreign science enlightenment.
To summarize this report ...
Nuclear physics is one of the fields in which we are constantly trying to solve advanced themes in order to solve various problems in society.
At the request of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is also the origin of nuclear engineering, Senior Assistant Professor Makinaga gives lectures and seminars all over the world. We are actively engaged in educational activities in Japan and have a rich network with prominent researchers.
Even one research requires the equipment of a huge research institute, and it is often the case that teams are formed with multiple researchers. The researcher network is extremely important.
This network of researchers, which can be called a network of wisdom, has spread to researchers in various physical systems around the world, and can access a huge amount of information.
Human wisdom is indispensable for the essential solution of the SDGs. It is in the research culture of utilizing the global research network that leads to results, we can see the origin of the network necessary for solving the SDGs.
Radiation that polishes society
My field of study is nuclear physics, especially medical physics. To put it simply, medical physics is a research field for diagnosing diseases by irradiating radiation and performing treatments to reduce cancer cells. Radiation includes α (alpha) rays, β (beta) rays, γ (gamma) rays, X (X) rays, neutron rays, etc., and although they are invisible to the eye, their ability to pass through objects is different. For example, X-rays, which are famous for X-rays, do not transmit lead or thick iron plates, but if you prepare an X-ray film on one side of your body and irradiate it, you can shoot a transmitted image inside your body.
Especially in recent years, the application in the field of architecture has increased. In the area called non-invasive, non-destructive inspection, the atomic nucleus of the material is irradiated with radiation to check the aging and strength of the building, and the strength and durability are inspected. In addition, the field of space development is attracting more attention. Technology is being developed to secure a heat source in space and to utilize nuclear power to power spacecraft, and it is also applied to shielding technology for living spaces in space that is full of radiation and has no atmosphere or moisture. Many people may have a scary impression when they hear "nuclear power," "nuclear power," and "radiation," but we take pride in the fact that our research results have steadily evolved modern society, making it safer and more secure. there is.
