BPA's Physics and Astronomy Decadals

Physics

Physics 2010

• NP 2010: An Assessment and Outlook for Nuclear Physics; Chaired by S. Freedman (On going) 
• PLS 2010: An Assessment of and Outlook for Plasma Science; Co-Chaired by S. Cowley and J. Peoples (2007)
• CMMP 2010: An Assessment of and Outlook for Condensed Matter and Materials Physics; Co-Chaired by M. Dresselhaus and W. Spencer (2007)
• EPP 2010: Elementary Particle Physics in the 21st Century; Chaired by H. Shapiro (2006)
• AMO 2010: An Assessment of and Outlook for Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Science; Co-Chaired by P. Bucksbaum and R. Eisenstein (2006)

Physics in the New Era (Completed in 2001)

• Physics Survey Overview Committee; Chaired by T. Appelquist (2001)
• Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics; Chaired by V. Narayanamurti (1999)
• Gravitational Physics; Chaired by J. Hartle (1999)
• Nuclear Physics; Chaired by J. Schiffer (1999)
• Elementary-Particle Physics; Chaired by B. Winstein (1998)
• Optical Science and Engineering (with National Materials Advisory Board); Chaired by C. Shank (1998)
• Plasma Science and Technology; Co-Chaired by C. Surko and J. Ahearne (1995)

Physics Through the 1990's (Completed in 1986)

• An Overview: Physics Through the 1990's; Chaired by W. Brinkman (1986)
• Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics; Chaired by D. Kleppner (1986)
• Condensed-Matter Physics; Chaired by A. Maradudin (1986)
• Elementary-Particle Physics; Chaired by M. Perl (1986)
• Gravitation, Cosmology and Cosmic Ray Physics; D. Wilkinson (1986)
• Nuclear Physics; Chaired by J. Cerny (1986)
• Plasmas and Fluids; Co-Chaired by R. Davidson and J. Dawson (1986)
• Scientific Interfaces and Technological Applications (1986)

Information on the earlier physics decadals is coming soon.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astro2010: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, R. Blandford – Chair (Completed in 2010)

• New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Panel Reports—New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics
• 2020 Vision: An Overview of New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium, C. McKee and J. Taylor – Co-chairs (Completed in 2001)

• Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium
• Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium: Panel Reports
• Online Summary of Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium
• Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium: Survey Committee Web page

The Decade of Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics; J. Bahcall – Chair (Completed in 1991)

Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 1980’s; G. Field – Chair (Completed in 1982)

Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 1970’s; J. Greenstein – Chair (Completed in 1972)

Ground-Based Astronomy: A Ten-Year Program; A. Whitford – Chair (Completed in 1964)