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Since the Basic Plasma Science Facility (BaPSF) is in a startup mode we welcome white papers at any time and from any institution (in the United States or from abroad). The purpose of the white paper is to assess the feasibility and scientific merit of the proposed research.

The white papers are reviewed in a two step process. First the Director examines them to insure that the experiment is not incompatible with the safety and operation of the machine. Next the Scientific Council reviews the white paper for scientific merit. If the experiment is approved, the Council in consultation with the Director and input from the prospective users, schedules time on the machine. The use of the facility and its diagnostics is free of charge to approved users, but the facility is not a source of funding.

The white paper should not exceed three pages and be a pdf file.
It must contain a concise description of the experiment, the plasma parameters and conditions as well as necessary diagnostics and equipment.
Estimate of the required experimental run time.
User personnel and staff involved.
Submit the white paper to gekelman@physics.ucla.edu

Notification of the outcome of the review of the white paper will be made within two months. If requested a formal letter of acceptance will be sent by the Director to an appropriate funding agency. If users require diagnostics or equipment not available from the BaPSF, they must arrange to supply these items at their cost.

White papers expire after a period of 18 months from their approval if the group that proposed it does not initiate experiments at UCLA. The white paper may be resubmitted, and will go back to the council for review after the "active" period ends.

(1) It is required that white papers be renewed every two
years, starting 6-1-2007

(3) It is expected that research will result in publications in refereed
journals. Renewal requests for white should include lists of
publications and conference presentations.

(4) White paper renewal will also take into consideration the
progress and status of graduate students connected to the project.

(5) It is strongly recommended that individuals who plan to submit
a proposal for funding for an experiment on the LAPD device first
submit a white paper for approval prior to submitting a proposal to
an agency.