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Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium: Panel Reports
Summary of Panel Findings and Recommendations,
282
Description of Theoretical Astrophysics,
285
The New Theorist,
285
Successes of the Previous Decade,
287
Theory Challenges Tied to Priority Missions and Projects,
293
Introduction,
293
Examples of Theory Challenges,
294
Computational Threads in Theory Challenges,
301
The National Virtual Observatory,
303
Motivation for the NVO,
303
Major Aspects of the Virtual Observatory,
306
Project Scope, Structure, and Time Line,
310
National Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Astrophysics,
312
Right-Sizing Theory Support,
314
Institutional Issues for Theoretical Astrophysics,
317
Unique Role for the Department of Energy,
317
Institutes for Visiting Theorists,
319
High-Performance Computing,
320
Acronyms and Abbreviations,
322
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REPORT OF THE PANEL ON ULTRAVIOLET, OPTICAL, AND INFRARED ASTRONOMY FROM SPACE
327
Summary,
328
Major Missions,
328
Moderate Missions,
329
Small Missions,
330
Technology Development,
331
Science Opportunities,
332
Assumed Facilities,
336
The Hubble Space Telescope,
336
The Space Interferometry Mission,
337
Recommended New Initiatives,
339
Major Missions,
339
Moderate Missions,
352
Small Missions,
367
Technology for the Future,
369
Energy-Sensitive UV/Optical Detectors,
369
Refrigerators,
370
Spacecraft Communications,
371
Ultralightweight (“Gossamer”) Optics,
372
Acronyms and Abbreviations,
372
