Accelerators for America's Future
Stored: Accelerators for America's Future
| Type | Initiative |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of High Energy Physics |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | N/A |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | To coordinate and advance accelerator science and technology research for applications in discovery science, medicine, energy, industry, and national security, aiming to maintain U.S. leadership in these fields by fostering collaboration and innovation.[1] |
| Program Start | 2009 |
| Initial Funding | |
| Duration | Indefinite |
| Historic | Yes |
Accelerators for America's Future (AAFA) is an initiative aimed at coordinating and advancing accelerator science and technology research for applications spanning discovery science, medicine, energy, industry, and national security. It seeks to maintain and enhance U.S. leadership in these areas by fostering collaboration, innovation, and the transition of accelerator technology into practical applications.[2]
Goals
- Enhance U.S. competitiveness in accelerator science and technology.[3]
- Promote the development and application of accelerators across various sectors.
- Foster partnerships between national labs, universities, and industry.
Organization
AAFA is managed by the Office of High Energy Physics within the U.S. Department of Energy. It operates through a steering committee, which includes representatives from national laboratories, universities, and industry, with leadership provided by the Director of the Office of High Energy Physics.
Partners
- No specific partnerships are listed, but AAFA involves collaboration across many organizations in the accelerator community.
History
Launched in 2009 following a symposium organized by the Office of High Energy Physics, Accelerators for America's Future was designed to address the broad uses of particle accelerators beyond fundamental physics. It has played a key role in setting research priorities and facilitating collaboration among different sectors. Key historical events include the release of the "Accelerators for America's Future" report in 2010, which outlined a strategic vision for accelerator science. Over time, AAFA has influenced policy and funding decisions, leading to increased support for accelerator R&D and its applications. There has been no explicit end to the initiative, reflecting its ongoing relevance to national and scientific priorities.
Funding
While AAFA itself does not have a specific funding allocation, it influences the distribution of funds for accelerator science through the DOE's Office of Science budget. The initiative helps in advocating for and directing resources towards critical areas of accelerator research, with funding decisions made through various DOE funding opportunity announcements and programs.
Implementation
The implementation of AAFA involves:
- Organizing workshops and symposia to set priorities and foster collaboration.
- Producing reports and white papers to guide policy and research direction.
- Facilitating access to DOE's national laboratories' resources for accelerator R&D.
The initiative does not have a defined end date, intended to continue promoting accelerator science and its applications indefinitely.
Related
External links
- https://www.acceleratorsamerica.org
- wikipedia:Accelerators for America's Future
Social media
- No specific social media accounts for AAFA; follow the Department of Energy for updates.
References
- ↑ "Accelerators for America's Future". https://www.acceleratorsamerica.org. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Accelerators for America's Future". https://www.acceleratorsamerica.org. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Accelerators for America's Future". https://www.acceleratorsamerica.org. Retrieved January 30, 2025.