GIST Signs Agreement with Jeonnam Province to Attract Synchrotron Accelerator

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, President Kim Gi-seon) announced on the 27th that it recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Jeonnam Province (Governor Kim Young-rok) for joint cooperation in utilizing the next-generation synchrotron radiation accelerator.

This agreement aims to promote the attraction of an accelerator to Naju, Jeonnam, a joint innovation city of Gwangju and Jeonnam, in the Honam region (Jeonbuk, Gwangju, Jeonnam).

Once the synchrotron radiation accelerator is established in the Honam region, it is expected to serve as a stepping stone for a significant leap in core industries of the Honam region such as artificial intelligence (AI), automotive industry, new energy materials, and medical bio-industry by greatly expanding the foundation of the materials, parts, and equipment industry, which is a national-level task, as well as promoting balanced national development.

In particular, linking the synchrotron radiation accelerator with GIST, the only science and technology specialized university in the Honam region, is expected to enhance advanced research capabilities and enable the preemption of future core technologies.

The main contents of the agreement include ▲ strengthening research capabilities and providing the best support for maximum outcomes using the next-generation synchrotron radiation accelerator ▲ conducting research and development in new fields and fostering next-generation excellent researchers using the next-generation synchrotron radiation accelerator ▲ mutual cooperation for win-win development related to the utilization of the next-generation synchrotron radiation accelerator.

Kim Gi-seon, President of GIST, said, “The Honam region has optimal site conditions for the construction of the next-generation synchrotron radiation accelerator, including stable ground, wide land, abundant AI infrastructure, and high-quality human resources,” and added, “If the next-generation synchrotron radiation accelerator is attracted to our region, we can expect to strengthen the university’s competitiveness by securing international research capabilities and fostering next-generation global researchers.”

Meanwhile, the synchrotron radiation accelerator is a cutting-edge device that accelerates charged particles such as electrons or protons to the speed of light using a powerful electric field. The next-generation synchrotron radiation accelerator is a super-large circular synchrotron radiation accelerator with brightness and coherence of light up to 1,000 times higher than the 3rd generation synchrotron radiation accelerator, and has more than 60 beamlines, which are experimental spaces where light can be observed.

It is utilized in various fields ranging from basic science to applied science and industrial development, and is especially a core infrastructure for the development of future growth industries such as securing global competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.

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