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Individual Research
One component of the Center program is
unstructured and concentrates on individual
research and the informal exchange of ideas.
About 500 physicists and astrophysicists
from about 100 institutions participate in
the Center's summer program, with 80�90 in
residence at any time. (About 40% of the
participants attend for the first time.) The
research interests of the participants cover
a number of fields, including astrophysics,
biophysics, condensed matter physics,
dynamical systems, elementary particle
physics, mathematical physics, and
statistical physics. The interactions
between participants with different
interests and backgrounds are one of the
most stimulating aspects of the program.
Applicants can be sure that colleagues from
other sub-fields of physics will be present
throughout the summer.
The original concept for the Center was for
individual research. Due to demands by
funding agencies and academic institutions,
the program has developed with specific
workshops at the core. Yet, the Center
continues to offer desks to applicants who
apply to come to do their own research. When
completing your summer application, choose
Individual Research rather than a particular
workshop. Applicants in this category are
given as much consideration as those
applying for a workshop.
�This has
been three wonderful weeks of
efficient work and useful discussions,
with ample time for exchange of ideas
and sounding of some �trial
balloons.� It is the first time I have
come here, but I certainly intend to
come back frequently. �
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