Medium-scale Synchrotron Radiation Facilities In Asia: Approaches To Effective And Versatile Use

Versatile medium-scale synchrotron radiation facilities are now being operated, constructed, and planned at many places in Asia. Here the representatives from these places report the present status and discuss the common subjects of construction, operation, organization, and scientific use. This information will be useful for those interested in the better use of synchrotron radiation, the key tool in various areas from basic sciences to high technologies.