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Fundamental Physics Program

and the NASA Mission

Presented to the

Fundamental Physics Workshop

Oxnard, California

April 14-16, 2003

Eugene Trinh

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Physical Sciences Research (PSR)and the NASA Mission

• To understand and protectour home planet

• To explore the universe andsearch for life

• To inspire the next generationof explorers

… as only NASA can

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PSR Fundamental and Applied Research

PSR Fundamental ResearchPSR Strategic Research

PSR Fundamental ResearchPSR Strategic Research

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Fundamental Physics

MaterialsBiomolecularPhysics

Combustion

Bioengineering

Biotechnology

Fluids

Research forScience andExploration

OBPR Physical Sciences Research Discipline Elements

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“The common ideas ofphysics have been applied over distancesranging from the realm of string theory to thefurthest reaches of the universe.The results have allowed an understanding of a staggering variety of phenomena and lay the foundation for furtherresearch as we probe new frontiers at all distances.” (NRC/BPA report)

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Physics

Space-based Atomic clocks

Standard Model

MaterialsBiomolecularPhysics

Combustion

Bioengineering

Biotechnology

Fluids

Relativity Test

Fundamental PhysicsExpand our Understanding and Enrich Lives

Bose-EinsteinCondensates

Atom LaserResearch

mGDepartment of EnergyAMS collaboration

Department of CommerceNIST investigators

Low-TemperaturePhysics

Free-Flyingnano-gravityLaboratory

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“The accomplishments of Physics, the increasing power of its instruments,and its expanding reach into other sciences have generated anunprecedented set of scientific opportunities”. The committee hasidentified six such “Grand Challenges” listed below in no particular order:

• Developing quantum technologies *

• Creating new materials *

• Understanding complex systems *

• Unifying the forces of Nature *• Exploring the universe

• Applying Physics to Biology *

* OBPR Physical Sciences research content relevant

Physics in a New Era: An Overview2001 National Research Council Report

Physics Survey Overview CommitteeBoard on Physics and Astronomy (BPA)

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