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What is Collaborative Science? Benefits of Science Collaboration
Collaborative science is the only way to handle large scientific projects. Here are some definitions, types, and examples of collaborative science in practice.
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News, articles, publications, and awarded experiments on high intensity laser research.
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Upcoming Events
2023 LaserNetUS Users' Meeting
June 27-29, 2023 in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.
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New U.S. Fusion Website
The U.S. Fusion Energy website was launched by The U.S. Fusion Outreach Team and produced in collaboration with a committee of fusion stakeholders.
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From Qubits to Potential Cancer Treatments: Laser Upgrade Opens New Research Possibilities
A new addition to the Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator Center means researchers can explore extreme plasmas, radiation biology, materials for quantum computers, and beyond.
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LaserNetUS i-USE committee launches proposal writing office hours
Starting Oct. 28, 2022, Prof. Scott Feister will host office hours on Fridays from 10 - noon Pacific to answer any questions you have about preparing a proposal for Cycle 5.
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Faculty position job openings targeting LaserNetUS research areas (2022/2023)
Check back for additional faculty job postings.
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Milestone-based Fusion Development Program (DE-FOA-0002809)
This FOA invites applications for a new milestone-based fusion development program, a key component of the bold decadal vision to accelerate fusion energy RD&D with the private sector.
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DOE announces $8.3M for HEDLP
The SC-NNSA Joint Program in HEDLP was established to steward HEDLP science within DOE.
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Winter 2022 Virtual Course "Introduction to Plasma Physics" for Undergraduate Students
Introduction to plasma physics for students with no prior knowledge of plasma physics. The class is at the level of 2nd/3rd undergraduates in physics, math or engineering. Weekly, Jan. 31 to May 2 at 12:30pm EST.
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The University of Rochester welcomes the Flash Center for Computational Science
As of October 25, 2021, the Flash Center for Computational Science officially moved from the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the University of Chicago to the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Rochester.
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Seeking Department Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) within Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) is searching for a Department Head. For full consideration, submit your application by Jan. 31, 2022.
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DOE Fusion Energy Sciences Postdoctoral Research Program
Completed applications are to be submitted by Tuesday, January 11, 2022 4pm EST
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Department of Energy Announces $6.5 Million for Research on High Energy Density Science
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced a plan to provide up to $6.5 million to support work related to High-Energy Density Laboratory Plasmas (HEDLP).
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Chandra Breanne Curry appointed first LaserNetUS coordinator
Through her work with this nationwide program, Curry plans to make high-power laser facilities more accessible to researchers.
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HEDLP Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0002633
Letter of Intent due Dec. 28, 2021 at 5PM EST. Applications due Feb. 16, 2020 at 11:59PM EST.
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PPPL scientists create insight into perhaps the most extreme state of matter produced on Earth
Exotic laser-produced high-energy-density (HED) plasmas akin to those found in stars and nuclear explosions could provide insight into events throughout the universe. Physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have discovered a new way to measure and understand these plasmas, among the most extreme states of matter ever produced on Earth.
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LCLS Call for proposals
Next call for LCLS Proposals announced.
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Sandia Maxwell Fellowship
Seeking Applicants!
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Senior Faculty Position in Plasma Science and Engineering
Apply at The College of Engineering, Cornell University.
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Draft Fusion and Plasmas Long Range Planning Report Released
A Report of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee.
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Department of Energy to Provide $9 Million for Research on High Energy Density Plasmas
Funding will support the exploration of the behavior of matter at extreme conditions
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Applications Open! Fusion Energy Sciences Postdoctoral Research Program
Completed applications to be submitted by Monday, January 4, 2021.
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LaserNetUS High-Power Laser Consortium, Including Berkeley Lab, Receives $18M From the U.S. DOE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $18 million to fund operations and user support at ten high-intensity laser facilities at national laboratories and universities across the United States and Canada.