From June 11th to 15th, our team members Tianqi Hu, Jun Kai Ng, and Yonghao Zeng embarked on their inaugural trip to Japan. During their visit, they engaged in a variety of academic activities at the esteemed institutions of KEK, J-PARC, and Ochanomizu University, all centered around muon physics and new physics beyond the Standard Model. The trio further enriched these academic exchanges by delivering plenary talks in a dedicated session designed for visitors from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). The narratives of their unique experiences during this trip are shared below:
“The J-PARC Muon g-2/EDM Collaboration Meeting was an unparalleled gathering. It brought together leading scientists from Canada, the UK, and Japan to delve into the nuances of muon g-2/EDM theory and experiment. The meeting served as a vital forum for pioneering research, fostering innovative ideas, and stretching the boundaries of knowledge in this captivating field. As guests, we had the opportunity to tour the J-PARC experimental facility and present the PSI Muon EDM experiment. The in-depth discussions around the experiment’s design and diverse topics, including theoretical EDM, cosmology, and dark matter, enriched our understanding. The knowledge gleaned, particularly about the detector details, will greatly benefit my Ph.D. research project.” – Tianqi Hu
“Participating in the J-PARC Muon g-2/EDM collaboration meeting presented a unique opportunity to understand the experiment from a student’s perspective, deeply involved with the Fermilab g-2 experiment. The comprehensive presentations and discussions offered insights into various aspects of designing experiments – from muon sources and linac to storage magnets, detectors, and computational physics. Having the privilege of delivering an oral presentation, I encouraged our collaborators to explore the nuances between the two experiments, concerning their physics goals, experimental designs, and potential systematics. The tour of the J-PARC experimental site was an added bonus.” – Jun Kai Ng
“The in-person collaboration meeting at J-PARC was a first-time experience for me. It offered us, who are part of the Fermilab Muon g-2 experiment, a chance to understand an under-construction experiment from multiple perspectives – data analysis, hardware, data acquisition, and more. The meeting’s presentations covered detailed aspects and latest updates of the experiment, along with two invited talks about the future of muon g-2 and lattice QCD calculations of muon g-2. Amidst the meeting, I gave my first-ever oral presentation. While it was nerve-wracking, and despite feeling somewhat underprepared, it was a significant learning experience and an enjoyable part of the trip!” – Yonghao Zeng
