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Laboratory Astrophysics in the United States Laboratory astrophysics is a strong and vibrant field in the US with its primary national
representation as a full Division of the American Astronomical Society (AAS). Laboratory
Astrophysics is also represented in other major scientific societies such as the Astrochemistry
subdivision of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the High Energy Density Laboratory
Astrophysics (HEDLA) and the Division of Astrophysics (DAP) of the American Physical Society
(APS) to cite a few. Laboratory Astrophysics and Astrochemistry is also well represented in
federal agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the
National Science Foundation (NSF) where research programs are fully dedicated to the support
of laboratory astrophysics research. Laboratory Astrophysics is also well represented in the
Academic arena where Physics, Astronomy and/or Chemistry Departments in many universities
host a laboratory Astrophysics or Astrochemistry curriculum. The increasing recognition of the
field of laboratory astrophysics has been recently reinforced by its inclusion into the
recommendations of the two most recent Decadal Surveys of the National Academy of Sciences
(NAS). I will discuss and present the many aspects and representations of Laboratory
Astrophysics in the US and summarize the current efforts in the field.
Document ID
20220008137
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Farid Salama
(Ames Research Center Mountain View, California, United States)
Date Acquired
May 24, 2022
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: IAU XXXI GA Astronomy for All
Location: Busan
Country: KR
Start Date: August 2, 2022
End Date: August 11, 2022
Sponsors: International Astronomical Union
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 399131.02.14.01.11
WBS: 907524.02.01.10.99.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
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Keywords
Laboratory Astrophysics
American Chemical Society (ACS)
High Energy Density Laboratory Astrophysics (HEDLA)
Division of Astrophysics (DAP) of the American Physical Society (APS)
Astrochemistry
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Decadal Surveys
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
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