The Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute's (JASRI) SPring-8 "is the world's largest third-generation synchrotron radiation facility." The website furnishes introductions to the facility, synchrotron radiation, and Spring-8's contributions to advanced research in materials science, chemistry, environmental studies, and other science fields. Users can learn about the beamlines and accelerators. Researchers can find out about conferences and deadlines for proposals to use the facility. The website provides downloads of publications, annual reports, and user guides and handbooks.