• Astrophysical observations in the X-ray, optical, infrared, microwave, and radio spectral regimes to understand
  • The Cosmic Microwave Background
  • The formation, structure and evolution of galaxies
  • The formation of stars and the planet-forming environment
• Spacecraft observations of in situ magnetic fields and plasmas
• Development of new techniques for observations of and interpretation of gravitational wave spectra
• Development of new instrumentation for astronomical observations and space physics
• Laboratory measurements of cross sections in highly-charged ions; and phenomena in electron-molecule and atom-surface collisions and
• Theoretical modeling of star and planet formation, protostellar disks, dusty debris disks and the development of new techniques for direct observation of extrasolar planets.

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