De-funding NIST’s Atomic Spectroscopy Group

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Alexander Kramida – NIST Atomic Spectroscopy Group – phote from NIST

Federal cutbacks have led the National Institute of Standards and Technology to shut down a long-running, highly prized information center used by scientists around the world, for projects ranging from searching for exoplanets, to making better microchips, to detecting atomic missiles. Atomic Spectroscopy Database Manager Alexander Kramida explains the purpose of the Atomic Spectroscopy Group, the impact of losing it, and what’s next, now that federal budget cuts mean NIST is shutting it down.

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Host & Show Producer: Shelley Schlender
Additional Contributions: Joel Parker
Executive Producer: Joel Parker