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The Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences (CAMOS) supports scientific progress and assists the federal government in the planning of programs in these fields by providing advice on the implementation of decadal survey recommendations. CAMOS provides an independent, authoritative forum for identifying and discussing issues in atomic, molecular, and optical sciences among the research community, the federal government, and the interested public, thereby serving as a unifying force in this diverse and varied field.

Open until December 29, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
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Meetings

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences - December Virtual Meeting

  • December 8, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Tele Conference
  • Past

This virtual meeting is to plan for the committee's upcoming short report.

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2025 Fall Meeting

  • October 16 - 17, 2025
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a regular meeting of CAMOS. The meeting is to hear from community members on important AMO topics and discuss the health of the field.

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2025 Spring Meeting

  • May 19 - 20, 2025
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a meeting of CAMOS. The meeting is to hear from sponsors and community members on important AMO-related topics. The Open Session agenda and connection information are posted on this page.

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2024 Fall Meeting

  • October 10 - 11, 2024
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a regular meeting of CAMOS. The meeting is to hear from community members on important AMO topics and discuss the health of the field. Note: Ben Lev was unable to present to the committee.

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2024 Spring Meeting

  • May 20 - 21, 2024
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a meeting of CAMOS. The meeting is to hear from sponsors and community members. The Open Session agenda and connection information is linked here.
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