Welcome
The 6th International Conference on Nuclear Photonics will be held from September 27 to October 1, 2027, in Nara, Japan.
Nuclear Photonics 2027 is part of a biennial conference series dedicated to advancing nuclear science and its applications through photon-based technologies. The conference aims to bring together researchers from diverse fields—including high‑intensity lasers, gamma‑ray beam systems, nuclear physics, and nuclear engineering—to share their expertise and latest research findings. Our goal is to foster an environment where unexpected intersections of ideas can spark innovative and groundbreaking research initiatives.
Topics
- Fundamental nuclear science and photon-based spectroscopy
- High-intensity laser-plasma interaction and laser driven particle generation
- Laser Compton scattering gamma-ray sources and applications
- Medical applications using laser-driven particles and photons
- Industrial applications such as imaging using high-power laser and photons
- Isotope-specific, nuclear materials detection and management
- Plasma nuclear physics in stars and laser-generated plasmas
- Nuclear Physics, hadron physics and astrophysics with photons
- Nuclear astrophysics and stellar nucleosynthesis such as r-process and p-process
- Nuclear clocks to measure presicely short and long time and quantum control
- Strong field QED and nonlinear QED phenomena
The scientific program of Nuclear Photonics 2027 will consist of four types of presentations:
- Keynote presentations
- Invited talks (selected from submitted abstracts)
- Contributed oral presentations (selected from submitted abstracts)
- Poster presentations (selected from submitted abstracts)
The poster session will be held during an evening event, and posters will remain on display throughout the conference. Posters presented by students and early‑career researchers will be evaluated by a panel of judges for the Nuclear Photonics Awards.
Previous editions
- Monterey, CA, USA (2016)
- Brasov, Romania (2018)
- Osaka, Japan (2021)
- Durham, NC, USA (2023)
- Darmstadt, Germany (2025)
Nuclear Photonics 2027 is organized by
- Kansai Institute for Photon Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (KPSI/QST)
- Institute of Laser Engineering, The University of Osaka
- Research Center for Nuclear Phyics, The University of Osaka
Venue
The conference will take place at Nara Centennial Hall (7-1, Sanjoumiyamae, Nara, Nara 630-8121, Japan), conveniently located directly in front of JR Nara Station. The venue is approximately a two‑hour train or shuttle‑bus ride from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Nara is older than Kyoto and offers numerous historical sites within a 30‑minute walk.
Important dates
- Abstract submission opens: February 8, 2027
- Abstract submission closes: April 12, 2027
- Notification of authors: May 31, 2027
- Early registration deadline: June 28, 2027
- Registration closes: October 1, 2027
About Nara
Japan's Ancient Capital
Experience the soul of traditional Japan. A serene escape where sacred deer roam freely among ancient wooden temples and centuries-old shrines.
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Home to 8 World Heritage properties, including the majestic Todai-ji Temple and its colossal bronze Buddha.
Sacred Messengers
Encounter over 1,200 friendly, bowing deer in the expansive Nara Park, historically revered as heavenly messengers.
Timeless Tranquility
Wander through mystical primeval forests, quiet traditional gardens, and pathways lined with stone lanterns.
Organization and Committees
Conference Chair
- Ryoich Hajima (KPSI, QST)
International Advisory Board
- Mohammad W. Ahmed, (NC Central University and TUNL)
- Félicie Albert, (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
- Dimiter L. Balabanski (ELI-NP)
- Christopher P.J. Barty, (University of California – Irvine)
- Chad Forrest, (University of Rochester)
- Ryoichi Hajima, (KPSI, QST)
- Calvin Howell, (Duke University and TUNL)
- Michael Jentschel, (Institut Laue-Langevin)
- Kyung Taec Kim (IBS / GIST)
- Victor Malka, (Weizmann Institute of Science)
- Takashi Nakano, (RCNP, U. Osaka)
- Norbert Pietralla, (TU Darmstadt)
- Ulrich Schramm, (HZDR)
- Peter Thirolf (LUM Munchen)
- Calin A. Ur, (ELI-NP / IFIN-HH)
- Akifumi Yogo, (ILE, U. Osaka)
- Jonathan Zuegel, (LLE - University of Rochester)
International Program Committee Chairs
- Atsushi Tamii (RCNP, U. Osaka)
- Akifumi Yogo (ILE, U. Osaka)
International Program Committee (tentative)
- Brian D. Appelbe (Imperial College London)
- Yasunobu Arikawa (U. Osaka)
- Gianluca Colo (U. Milano)
- Domenico Doria (ELI-NP)
- Yuji Fukuda (QST)
- Muhsin Harakeh (U. Groningen)
- Nobuyuki Iwamoto (JAEA)
- Satyabrata Kar (Queen's U.)
- Thorsten Kroell (TU Darmstadt)
- Tomas Kuehl (GSI)
- Elena Litvinova (Western Michigan U.)
- Paul McKenna (U. Strathclyde)
- Bharat Mishra (INFN-LNS)
- Mohamed Omer (JAEA)
- Ishay Pomerantz (Tel-Aviv U.)
- Deniz Savran (GSI)
- Arnold Schwemmlein (U. Rochester)
- Dan Stutman (ELI-NP)
- Yoshitaka Taira (IMS)
- Atsushi Tokiyasu (Tohoku U.)
- Anton Tonchev (LLNL)
- Ying Wu (Duke U.)
- Matt Zepf (U. Jena)
- Andreas Zilges (U. Cologne)
Local Organizing Committee (tentative)
- *Takehito Hayakawa (KPSI, QST) * Chair
- Kai Huang (KPSI, QST)
- Shigeru Kashiwagi (RARiS, Tohoku U.)
- Keigo Kawase (KPSI, QST)
- Sadaoki Kojima (KPSI, QST)
- Hideyuki Kotaki (KPSI, QST)
- Toshiyuki Shizuma (KPSI, QST)
- Atsushi Tamii (RCNP, U. Osaka)
- Akifumi Yogo (ILE, U. Osaka)
- Heishun Zen (U. Kyoto)