Dr. Félicie Albert to Open APS-DPP 2024 with a Plenary on LaserNetUS
Her plenary will highlight LaserNetUS' contributions to high-intensity laser science and groundbreaking advancements in plasma physics in the first five years of the program.
LaserNetUS is a scientific ecosystem established by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance and promote high power laser science and applications
Advancing the frontiers of laser-science researchProviding students and scientists with broad access to unique facilitiesFostering collaboration among researchers and networks from around the world
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Submit your proposal to LaserNetUS and join scientists from diverse fields at our state-of-the-art high-power laser facilities.
LaserNetUS is a consortium of high-power laser facilities around the U.S. that have been funded by DOE FES to dedicate a fraction of their operational time to supporting user experiments awarded through LaserNetUS.
Raspberry Simpson
Former Graduate Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
As a graduate student, LaserNetUS has been crucial for both providing me with the means to obtain my thesis data and also the training and expertise from the network of scientists, engineers, and staff at these premier laser facilities. I’m very grateful for the access I’ve been able to have at these consortium of laser laboratories and also the opportunity to learn about the exciting research being done at each facility at the annual LaserNetUS meeting.
Access & Workforce
Expanding opportunities for students and scientists through access to 12 state-of-the-art laser facilities across North America, offering hands-on experience and enabling doctoral research at premier national labs.
Frances Kraus
Staff Research Physicist, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
LaserNetUS was invaluable for completing my PhD research in plasma physics from Princeton. The creation of the network not only gave us access to high-quality lasers with capabilities exactly tailored to our goals, but also let me submit a successful proposal as a student researcher. Data from our campaign at Colo. State University made it possible for me to write my thesis and start off a career in high-density plasma physics.
Networking & Collaboration
LaserNetUS strengthens global partnerships through a 13-member network, annual meetings, and cross-institutional experiments that bridge universities, national labs, and the private sector.
Mario D. Balcazar
PhD Candidate, Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan
LaserNetUS provided me with the resources I needed to complete my doctoral research at premier national laboratories. The nature of the organization allows scientists to conduct experiments across a variety of world-class laser facilities, propelling common knowledge and highlighting the fundamental pillar of collaboration in scientific discovery.
Enabling the Private Sector
LaserNetUS drives industry innovation by offering beamtime for experiments and exploring commercial applications in areas like inertial fusion energy, medical imaging, and additive manufacturing.
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Nov 14, 2024 Upcoming Events
LaserNetUS Town Hall for Cycle 7
Join the LaserNetUS Town Hall for Cycle 7 on November 14, 2024, to learn about submitting research proposals for the upcoming cycle, facility updates, and proposal tips. Engage with LaserNetUS leadership and explore new opportunities in high-power laser science. Registration is free.
Join the LaserNetUS Proposal Writing Workshop on October 23, 2024, to learn best practices, explore new proposal submission features, and prepare for the Cycle 7 application process.