The history of physics has always advanced alongside progress in measurement technologies. The discovery of X-rays by Röntgen, the first Nobel Prize in Physics laureate, enabled the observation of microscopic atoms within matter. The advancement of physics research through the development of such measurement technologies has continued relentlessly, further accelerating its importance for physics today. The Institute for Solid State Physics has been dedicated to developing advanced measurement technologies and has contributed to the advancement of materials research, by applying precise measurements in extreme environments such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressures, and strong magnetic fields to diverse material systems—ranging from bulk samples to nano-fabricated micro-samples.

The Division of Advanced Measurements contributes to deepening condensed-matter physics by conducting research to foster new research initiatives through the developments of advanced measurement techniques, as well as the generalization and diversification of advanced measurements, based on the freely conceived ideas within each laboratory. Our current research includes, elucidating superconductivity and topological states in low-dimensional and nano-structures formed on single crystal surfaces using scanning tunneling microscopes, developing multi-property measurement techniques under ultra-high pressure using optical quantum sensing technology for quantum phase research, and developing measurement techniques for strongly correlated electron systems at ultra-low temperatures and high magnetic fields. The division activities continue to expand into broader research areas, and furthermore, we enhance the research capabilities of our institute by close collaborations with other divisions, facilities, and centers within the Institute for Solid State Physics.