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Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures
Hosted at the University of Rochester and designated as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Physics Frontiers Center, the Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures (CMAP) is a collaboration among faculty, scientists, researchers and students at MIT, Princeton, the Universities of California at Berkeley and Davis, the University at Buffalo, and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
A pivotal time in the history of physics
About CMAP
By combining the talent and resources of leading institutions from across the country, CMAP researchers conduct laboratory-based exploration of planets and stars throughout the universe, including revolutionary states of matter right here on Earth.
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Our research
CMAP’s cutting edge research explores the states and processes of the most extreme matter that can be produced with today’s laboratory capabilities, which may exist in the deep interiors of planets and stars throughout the universe.
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Education and outreach initiatives
CMAP is committed to engaging the public and inspiring the next generation of scientists. We offer several outreach and education programs, including summer experiences for undergraduates and high school students.
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Events
CMAP offers a variety of events, including a seminar series open to the general public and center meetings for faculty, scientists, researchers and students from our partner institutions. Check out CMAP’s upcoming events.
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