International Workshop on µCF and Future Applications

2 Jul 2026, 09:00 → 3 Jul 2026, 17:40 Europe/London

Ce Zhang (University of Liverpool), Fedor Ignatov (University of Liverpool), Graziano Venanzoni

Thursday, 2 July

Opening Session

1 Welcome and Workshop Overview

Speakers: Graziano Venanzoni, Shinji Okada (Chubu University)

2 Introduction to Research Activities at the University of Liverpool and Workshop Motivation

Speaker: Graziano Venanzoni

Session 1: µCF Physics and Current Understanding

3 µCF Studies in Japan and Moonshot Activities

Speaker: Shinji Okada (Chubu University)

4 Current Status of µCF Theory

Speaker: Yasushi Kino

5 Summary of Previous µCF Experiments and Lessons Learned

Speaker: Akihisa Toyoda

12:00 Lunch

Session 2: Current Experimental Activities

6 Current Status of µCF Experiments at PSI

Speaker: TBA (MuFusE Collaboration)

7 Recent Tritium Activities in μCF

Speaker: Walter Shmayda (Tritium Solutions, Inc.)

8 Exotic Atom Spectroscopy and High-Resolution X-Ray Measurements

Speaker: Yuichi Toyama

9 Future Plans at PSI and J-PARC and International Coordination

Speaker: Satoshi Mihara (KEK)

15:20 Coffee break

Session 3: Instrumentation, Detectors, and Simulation

10 Detector Concepts and Key Measurements in Future µCF Experiments

Speaker: Akihisa Toyoda (KEK)

11 Overview of the MuFusE Experimental Apparatus

Speaker: TBA (MuFusE Collaboration)

12 Instrumentation and Detector Development at Liverpool

Speaker: Dr Fedor Ignatov (University of Liverpool)

13 Simulation and Beam Optimization Studies: Current Results and Future Challenges

Speaker: Ce Zhang (University of Liverpool)

14 Conclusion of the first day

15 Workshop Dinner

Friday, 3 July

Session 3: Instrumentation, Detectors, and Simulation

16 Neutron Detector Development for µCF Experiments

Speaker: Kazuki Ueno

17 TES Detectors and High-Resolution X-Ray Detection for µCF and Exotic Atom Studies

Speakers: Shinji Okada (Chubu University), Yuichi Toyama (Chubu University)

18 General Discussion

Open discussion on experimental challenges, detector requirements, and future opportunities for collaboration

11:00 Coffee break

Session 4: Future Applications and Industry Perspectives

19 Fusion Research Overview in Japan

Speaker: Kenich Nagaoka

20 Fusion Research Overview in the UK

21 Fusion-Related Industrial Perspectives and Technology Development

Speaker: Masaru Oka

13:00 Lunch

Session 4: Future Applications and Industry Perspectives

22 Negative Muon Cooling and Potential Applications of µCF

Speaker: Patrick Strasser

23 UK Industry Perspectives and Advanced Instrumentation

Speaker: TBA (UK industry)

24 Future Perspectives of µCF Studies in Relation to COMET

Speaker: Yoshinori Fukao

15:30 Coffee break

Session 5: International Collaboration and Future Opportunities

25 Funding Opportunities and Future International Programs

Speaker: Graziano Venanzoni

26 UK–Japan–US Collaboration Opportunities

round table discussion

27 Future Roadmap toward PSI, J-PARC, and Next-Generation µCF Experiments

Closing Discussion

Summary and Next Actions
Discussion of:
• Future workshops
• Exchange programs
• Joint proposals
• International collaboration framework