About LaserNetUS
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to advance and promote high-power laser science and applications by—
- Advancing the frontiers of laser-science research.
- Providing students and scientists with broad access to unique facilities and enabling technologies.
- Fostering collaboration among researchers and networks from around the world.
At LaserNetUS, we are committed to empowering the next generation of scientists and expanding the reach of what is possible with high-power lasers. We envision a future where LaserNetUS leads the world in high-power laser research, producing breakthroughs in fusion energy, material science, and other transformative fields. By facilitating access to state-of-the-art laser technology, we aim to be a cornerstone of technological invention, enabling findings that will shape the future of energy and scientific exploration.
Core Values
- Accessibility: Providing researchers—from students to seasoned scientists—access to cutting-edge laser facilities.
- Collaboration: Building global partnerships to accelerate research and discovery.
- Excellence: Upholding the highest research, technology, and scientific integrity standards.
- Innovation: Pushing the boundaries of laser science to develop new applications and technologies.
A National Initiative in Laser Research
Driving Laser Research & Community Engagement
LaserNetUS provides comprehensive resources to support the scientific community:
- World-Class Laser Facilities: Access to state-of-the-art laser systems for groundbreaking experiments.
- Research Proposal Support: Guidance through the proposal process to maximize success.
- Educational Opportunities: Hands-on experience for students and early-career scientists to support their academic growth.
- Team-Oriented Projects: Opportunities for researchers to share in pioneering laser technology projects.
- User
- Institutional Member
- Private Sector Partner
LaserNetUS Member Facilities Locations
- Colorado State University
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
- The Ohio State University
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Central Florida
- University of Maryland
- University of Michigan
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- University of Rochester
- University of Texas at Austin
Supporting Research & Leading User Initiatives
Chandra Breanne Curry
LaserNetUS Coordinator
As the LaserNetUS Coordinator, Dr. Chandra Breanne Curry is pivotal in managing and steering the program's success. Focusing on strategic leadership, she oversees key initiatives, events, and subcommittees within the network, ensuring smooth operations across all LaserNetUS activities. As the primary user liaison, Dr. Curry is dedicated to supporting researchers by addressing user feedback and needs promptly and effectively.
In addition to her user support role, Dr. Curry actively leads outreach efforts, presenting at conferences and working closely with subcommittees to share LaserNetUS developments with potential users and stakeholders. Her involvement with the LaserNetUS Network Facilities Committee and the Scientific Advisory Board ensures that long-term plans align with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science Fusion Energy Sciences program to extend high-power laser research activities across the United States.
Through her commitment, Dr. Curry strengthens collaboration within the scientific community and helps others scale the heights of the ever-expanding realm of laser science and technology.
Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)
- Department of Energy
Building a Network of Excellence
Explore the LaserNetUS Organizational Chart to meet the committee members, panelists, and notable contributors representing our diverse, scholarly, and achievement-based association. Use the navigation on the left-hand side to learn more about the individuals shaping our organization.
Network Facilities Committee
I-USE: Intense-light USers Engagement Committee
Scientific Advisory Board
Diagnostics Committee
David Garand
Member
Maria Pia Valdivia Leiva
Member
Simulations Committee
Proposal Review Panel
Matthew Edwards
Chair
Matthew Edwards
Ensuring Fairness and Excellence in the Proposal Review
The Proposal Review Panel (PRP) plays a crucial role in evaluating proposals submitted to LaserNetUS, focusing on their scientific and technical merit. As an independent and confidential committee, the PRP ensures fair and unbiased recommendations for allocating experimental time across all participating facilities.
We welcome Prof. Matthew Edwards from Stanford University as the incoming Chair for Cycle 7.
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Discover Our Impact on Academia and Industry
LaserNetUS cultivates creativity at the forefront of experimental investigation by providing open access to exceptional laser resources, enabling researchers to stretch the bounds of fields like fusion energy, material science, and medical technologies. Our network bridges academia and private industry, encouraging R&D initiatives with significant commercial and societal impact. We also play an essential role in training new scientists and engineers through hands-on experience at premier user facilities. Learn more about how LaserNetUS impacts academia and private industry by clicking the buttons below.
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