For External Users (Universities & Companies)
Usage Categories
The High Magnetic Field Characterization Unit accepts facility use by external researchers from companies, universities, and public research institutions. External use of the High Magnetic Field Characterization Unit is available through either ARIM (Advanced Research Infrastructure for Materials and Nanotechnology) or NOF (NIMS Open Facility). For detailed procedures and required documents, please refer to the respective scheme pages.
How to Choose the Usage Category
If research results can be made public → ARIM
(Usage reports are public; data provision can be selected as either with or without data sharing.)
If research results cannot be made public → NOF (Non-public use)
(Both usage reports and measurement data are non-public.)
Comparison of ARIM / NOF Usage Categories
|
Usage Category |
Disclosure of Results |
Data Handling |
Main Users |
Suitable Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ARIM (With Data Provision) |
Usage report: Public |
Measurement data: Registration required (shared after a specified period) |
Universities, public research institutions, companies (if disclosure is possible) |
Research that can be made public and is intended for journal publications |
|
ARIM (Without Data Provision) |
Usage report: Public |
Measurement data: Non-public (no registration required) |
Same as above |
Research where results can be disclosed, but data registration is preferably avoided |
|
NOF Use |
Usage report: Non-public |
Measurement data: Non-public |
Companies and research projects where disclosure is difficult |
Proprietary research, pre-patent studies, or cases requiring strict confidentiality |
Overview of Each Scheme and Application Links
ARIM (Public Use)
Usage reports are public.
Data provision can be selected as either with or without data sharing.
Suitable for academic research or projects where results can be made public.
NOF (Non-public Use)
Both usage reports and measurement data are non-public.
Suitable for projects requiring confidentiality.
Safety and Operational Considerations
In high magnetic field and low-temperature environments, as well as during NMR measurements, certain samples may not be measurable, or effects such as sample heating may occur depending on their properties.
To ensure safe measurements, feasibility will be confirmed in advance based on the provided sample information.
Please note that some areas within the unit, such as around NMR instruments, are subject to continuously generated magnetic fields.
For safety reasons, we ask for your cooperation with the following precautions in these areas:
- Persons wearing pacemakers or other medical electronic devices are not permitted to enter the designated areas
- Metallic or magnetic objects (e.g., accessories, keys, watches, eyeglasses) must not be brought into these areas.
- Electronic devices, including mobile phones, PCs, and IC cards, are prohibited.
- Ferromagnetic items, such as magnetized clips or tools, are strictly prohibited.
- Do not approach the instruments without explicit instructions from staff.
- In the event that an alarm sounds, evacuate the area immediately.
- First-time users must receive a safety briefing and conduct measurements under staff supervision.
- While some areas are not subject to strong magnetic fields, always follow staff instructions when entering designated zones.
- For measurements conducted under low-temperature conditions, follow staff instructions regarding the handling of cryogens and related equipment.
Consultation and Inquiries on Facility Use
or those wishing to use the facilities as external users, please first review the usage information pages of ARIM or NOF and submit your consultation regarding measurement details via the respective inquiry forms.
The unit staff will contact you accordingly.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us using the information below.
High Magnetic Field Characterization Unit (email link)
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- ※We will confirm details such as the instruments to be used, sample properties, measurement objectives, and preferred usage category.
