1. NPSS Field of Interest History and Discussion

2. 2 The fields of interest of the Society are the nuclear and plasma sciences. The Society shall devote itself to publication or other dissemination of original contributions to the theory, experiments, educational methods and applications of these fields, and to the development of standards. Areas of technical activity shall include but not be limited to the following: Nuclear science and engineering, including: instrumentation for research; detection and measurement of radiation; nuclear biomedical applications; radiation monitoring and safety equipment; particle accelerators; nuclear instrumentation development for reactor systems; effects of radiation on materials, components, and systems; and applications of radiation and nuclear energy to other than utility power generation. Plasma science and engineering, including: magnetofluid dynamics and thermionics; plasma dynamics; gaseous electronics and arc technology; controlled thermonuclear fusion; electron, ion, and plasma sources; space plasmas; high current relativistic electron beams; laser-plasma interactions; diagnostics; plasma chemistry and colloidal and solid state plasmas. (3/73) Field of Interest from 3/73 is posted on TAB website, and is considered “official” until changed by action of TAB

3. 3 IEEE Magnetics Society: Treatment of all matters in which the dominant factors are the fundamental developments, design, and certain applications of magnetic devices. This includes consideration of materials and components as used therein, standardization of definitions, nomenclature, symbols, and operating characteristics; and exchange of information as by technical papers, conference sessions, and demonstrations. (2/80) IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society The field of interest is the application of the concepts and methods of the physical and engineering sciences to biology and medicine. This field covers a very broad range from formalized mathematical theory through experimental science and technological development to practical clinical applications. It includes support of scientific, technological and educational activities. (2/99) IEEE Broadcast Technology Society Devices, equipment, techniques and systems related to broadcast technology, including the production, distribution, transmission, and propagation aspects. (11/82) By comparison, FOI statements used by IEEE Societies vary significantly. Many are brief….

4. 4 IEEE Communications Society: The IEEE Communications Society embraces the science, technology and applications supporting the transfer and organization of information, of diverse media types and formats, through communication networks and channels. (11/02) This may include: * Architecture, control, management, performance, and applications of electronic, optical, and wireless communication networks; * Technologies and services for existing and emerging networks and the Internet; * Theory and techniques of modulation, detection, coding, and signaling through channels; design and operation of packet- and circuit-switched networks; * Switching and routing systems; * Communication protocols, software, and middleware; * Techniques for achieving quality of service and reliability; * Communications capabilities of terminals, appliances, and information systems; * Communications standards and specifications; and * The impact of communications technologies on societies and individuals By comparison, FOI statements used by IEEE Societies vary significantly. Some included bulleted lists…

5. 5 The fields of interest of the Society are the nuclear and plasma sciences. The Society shall devote itself to publication or other dissemination of original contributions to the theory, experiments, educational methods and applications of these fields, and to the development of standards. Areas of technical activity shall include but not be limited to the following:Nuclear science and engineering, and plasma science and engineering, including computer applications in plasma and nuclear science, nuclear medical and imaging sciences, particle accelerator science and technology, pulsed power science and technology, radiation effects, and radiation instrumentation. These fields of interest include instrumentation for research; detection and measurement of radiation; nuclear biomedical applications; radiation monitoring and safety equipment; particle accelerators; magnetofluid dynamics and thermionics; plasma dynamics; gaseous electronics and arc technology; controlled thermonuclear fusion; electron, ion, and plasma sources; space plasmas; high-current relativistic electron beams and accelerators; laser-plasma interactions; diagnostics; plasma chemistry and colloidal and solid state plasmas, z pinch drivers, nuclear instrumentation development for reactor systems; effects of radiation on materials, components, and systems; and applications of radiation and nuclear energy to other than utility power generation. In our Constitution and By-Laws, we have expanded on the 1973 version by adding even more specifics… This is “our” view of NPSS FOI, but has not been approved by TAB

6. 6 The fields of interest of the Society are the nuclear and plasma sciences. The Society shall devote itself to publication or other dissemination of original contributions to the theory, experiments, educational methods and applications of these fields, and to the development of standards. Areas of technical activity shall include but not be limited to the following: Nuclear science and engineering, including: instrumentation for research; detection and measurement of radiation; nuclear biomedical applications; radiation monitoring and safety equipment; particle accelerators; nuclear instrumentation development for reactor systems; effects of radiation on materials, components, and systems; and applications of radiation and nuclear energy to other than utility power generation. Plasma science and engineering, including: magnetofluid dynamics and thermionics; plasma dynamics; gaseous electronics and arc technology; controlled thermonuclear fusion; electron, ion, and plasma sources; space plasmas; high current relativistic electron beams; laser-plasma interactions; diagnostics; plasma chemistry and colloidal and solid state plasmas. Pulsed power science and technology, including: high power pulsed accelerators, pulsed power applications, pulsed forming networks, high power switching, pulsed electrical insulation and breakdown, electromagnetic energy storage, electromagnetic launchers, explosive pulsed power techniques, high current electron and ion diodes, intense particle beams and the associated diagnostics. In Dresden we discussed adding even more specifics… addressing pulsed-power aspects

7. 7 The fields of interest of the Society are the nuclear and plasma sciences. The Society shall devote itself to publication or other dissemination of original contributions to the theory, experiments, educational methods and applications of these fields, and to the development of standards. Areas of technical activity shall include but not be limited to the following: Nuclear science and engineering, including: instrumentation for research; detection and measurement of radiation; nuclear biomedical applications; radiation monitoring and safety equipment; particle accelerators; nuclear instrumentation development for reactor systems; effects of radiation on materials, components, and systems; and applications of radiation and nuclear energy to other than utility power generation. Plasma science and engineering, including: magnetofluid dynamics, intense and thermionics; plasma dynamics; gaseous electronics and arc technology; controlled thermonuclear fusion; electron, ion, and plasma sources; space plasmas; high current relativistic electron beams; laser-plasma interactions; diagnostics; plasma chemistry and colloidal and solid state plasmas. Pulsed power science and technology including intense pulsed magnetic fields and electromagnetic launch. After hearing some precautionary advice in March 2009, we also looked at “minimalist” revisions to 1973 (TAB) version …thinking that minimal changes would be easily approved by TAB

8. 8 The fields of interest of the NPSS include Nuclear Science and Engineering (including radiation detection and monitoring instrumentation, radiation effects, nuclear biomedical applications, particle accelerators, and instrumentation for nuclear power generation), and Plasma Science and Engineering (including plasma dynamics, thermonuclear fusion, plasma sources, relativistic electron beams, laser plasma interactions, diagnostics, and solid state plasmas). In our own material, we sometimes streamline our FOI statements, for editorial reasons. A high degree of detail is not always required and briefer is sometimes better. … but this kind of condensation actually retains the same level of granularity as the more extended version, but simply eliminates some topics

9. 9 The fields of interest of the Society are the nuclear and plasma sciences. The Society shall devote itself to publication and other dissemination of original contributions to the theory, experiments, educational methods and applications of these fields, and to the development of standards. Areas of technical activity include: computer application in nuclear and plasma sciences, fusion technology, nuclear and medical imaging, radiation instrumentation; radiation effects, particle accelerator science and technology, plasma science and applications, and pulse power science and technology. Given the need to request TAB approval, perhaps a briefer statement, at a higher level of granularity might be useful. … where we limit the “areas of technical activity” text, simply, to the names of our technical committees

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11. 11 Motion: Move to propose a change to the NPSS Field of Interest first for NPSS community approval and then to TAB: Revised Field of Interest The fields of interest of the Society are the nuclear and plasma sciences. The Society shall devote itself to publication or other dissemination of original contributions to the theory, experiments, educational methods and applications of these fields, and to the development of standards. Areas of technical activity shall include but not be limited to the following:Nuclear science and engineering, and plasma science and engineering, including computer applications in plasma and nuclear science, nuclear medical and imaging sciences, particle accelerator science and technology, pulsed power science and technology, pulsed intense magnetic fields, radiation effects, and radiation instrumentation. These fields of interest include instrumentation for research; detection and measurement of radiation; nuclear biomedical applications; radiation monitoring and safety equipment; particle accelerators; magnetofluid dynamics and thermionics; plasma dynamics; gaseous electronics and arc technology; controlled thermonuclear fusion; electron, ion, and plasma sources; space plasmas; high-current relativistic electron beams and accelerators; laser-plasma interactions; diagnostics; plasma chemistry and colloidal and solid state plasmas, z pinch drivers, electromagnetic launchers, nuclear instrumentation development for reactor systems; effects of radiation on materials, components, and systems; and applications of radiation and nuclear energy to other than utility power generation.