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$44,608,149

National Science Foundation·National Science Foundation

to CORNELL UNIVERSITY

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ACTION DATE—·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDASST_NON_1549132_049
Award description

CENTER FOR BRIGHT BEAMS

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In plain English

Funds Cornell University's Center for Bright Beams to advance accelerator science and bright beam technology research.

Sub-sectors
particle-acceleratorsbasic-researchphoton-science
Why this matters

Bright beam technology underpins next-generation particle accelerators critical for fundamental physics discovery and industrial applications.

Supply-chain signal

Supports domestic expertise in accelerator components and photon-beam systems, reducing reliance on foreign accelerator technology.

U.S.–China competition angle

Strengthens U.S. leadership in accelerator science, an area where China is investing heavily in competing facilities.

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Period of performance
Start
2016-10-01
End
2026-09-30
Status
activein 139 days
Recipient
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
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