I would like to express my thanks for your loyal patronage to our research activities. On November 22nd, 2007, Science Plaza 2007 will be held at NTT Basic Research Laboratories (BRL).

The missions of BRL are 1) to create new concepts and guiding principles for network and information-processing technologies that will allow us to overcome capacity and security related limitations, and 2) to extend our knowledge of the science and technology that will lead to medium and long-term innovations. We believe that this will both contribute to the success of NTT's business and promote advances in science that will ultimately benefit all mankind.

BRL's high-priority research themes are currently focused on quantum information processing and nano-bio research. The former aims at clarifying the nature of electrons and photons, which are the basis for the quantum mechanics of light and matter. The goal is to develop practical applications such as quantum cryptography and quantum computing to overcome capacity and security limitations.

The aim of our nano-bio research is to create a new area of science through the fusion of neuroscience, biomolecular science, and nanotechnology. This should enable the realization of novel devices that integrate molecular structures, proteins, and artificial nanostructures.

To conduct these research activities, BRL is collaborating with many universities and research institutes in Japan, Us, Europe, and Asia as well as other NTT laboratories. BRL also regularly organizes international symposia and school for master and master students at NTT Atsugi R& Center. It gives us immense pleasure to fulfill our mission of being an open laboratory in this way, and to disseminate our research output throughout the world.

At Science Plaza 2007, we will introduce you to the latest results of our research activities through the lectures, poster session, and Lab. tour. All of us are now preparing to welcome a lot of visitors and ask them to have fruitful discussions with us. I would appreciate if you can make time from your busy schedule to join us. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Dr. Junji Yumoto, Director
NTT Basic Research Laboratories