TOKYOMay 20 (News On Japan) – Professor Kenjiro Kimura of Kobe University, who is also CEO of Integral Geometry Science, has made a groundbreaking discovery in applied mathematics by solving an unsolved problem and creating the world’s first through-object visualization ‘technology to be invented.’
This innovation, which makes the invisible visible, promises to revolutionize cancer detection, potentially making painful mammograms a thing of the past. Additionally, it can also help prevent the increasingly common explosions of lithium-ion batteries. Novelist Jin Mayama delves into Kimura’s world-changing work through the power of math.
Kimura’s groundbreaking technology
Kimura’s technology has the potential to change several domains. In the past, structures such as Japan’s tallest building, the Tokyo Skytree, and rockets rocketing into space relied on complex calculations. Kimura’s innovation, which can detect previously undetectable cancers, shows tumors in detailed 3D shapes.
Applications that go beyond cancer detection
The technology goes beyond medical applications. For example, it can identify concealed firearms in luggage at airports, potentially eliminating cumbersome baggage checks. Kimura’s goal is to use mathematical visualization to identify specific objects such as weapons, thereby improving security measures.
Preventing battery explosions
Kimura’s expertise extends to the safe operation of lithium-ion batteries, which can easily catch fire. Lithium, a light metal, cannot be seen on X-rays, but Kimura’s calculations can detect it. This capability is crucial for preventing fires caused by these batteries, which are now indispensable in smartphones and electric vehicles.
Mathematics in action
Unlike traditional experimental approaches, Kimura’s methods first use mathematical formulas, predicting results without the need for initial physical experimentation. Its technology, already being adopted by major companies, could revolutionize industries and create a market worth an estimated 500 billion yen.
Source: BIZ
