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Prof. Kaz Hirakawa‘s Final Lecture – March 5 (Wed.)

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Professor Kazuhiko Hirakawa (Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo) will be retiring at the end of March 2025. In this regard, we are pleased to invite you to his final lecture, followed by a reception. We understand that you may have a busy schedule, but we would be delighted if you could join us.   1.平川一彦教授 最終講義 / Professor Kazuhiko Hirakawa’s Final Lecture 日時: 2025年 3月5日(水)15:00〜17:00(受付開始14:15)/ Date & Time: March 5, 2025 (Wed.) ...

A single molecule makes a big splash in the understanding of the two types of water

It plays a fundamental role in human existence and is a major component of our universe, yet there are still things we don’t understand about water. To address the knowledge gaps, a collaborative team of Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Tohoku University investigated electron transport through a single water molecule in a C60 cage. Their findings are published in Nano Letters. Simple systems are often the best starting point for determining...