Physics of the Cosmos
Exploring fundamental questions regarding the physical forces of the universe

Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group Mission Studies

Study for NASA Participation in the ESA-led L3 Gravitational Wave Mission

(2016 – 2018)

L3ST Meetings

Columbus, Ohio
14 – 17 April 2018
Fifth Meeting (Tentative): The NASA L3 study activity will undergo a transition pending the ESA L3 mission announcement; however, regardless of this transition, open meetings will continue.
Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves
Pasadena, California
9 – 14 July 2017
Fourth Meeting: 12 July 2017, Pasadena Hilton, San Marino Room. Note this is coincident with the Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves. If you are interested in attending, please fill out this form (offsite). If you would like to receive the remote connection information, be sure to include your email address by July 7.
Washington, DC
28 – 31 January 2017
Third Meeting: 31 January and 1 February 2017. Group photograph from APS Meeting 2017: High resolution (300 dpi) image [JPG, 1.27MB] Low resolution (screen, 72 dpi) image [JPG, 131KB]
LISA Symposium
Zurich, Switzerland
4 – 9 September 2016
Second Meeting: Photo taken at coffee break discussion of L3ST on 9 September. High resolution (300 dpi) image [JPG] Low resolution (72 dpi) image [JPG]
Salt Lake City, Utah
16 – 19 April 2016
First Meeting: Tuesday, 19 April 2016 and Wednesday, 20 April 2016. Group photograph from APS Meeting 2016: High resolution (300 dpi) image [JPG] Low resolution (72 dpi) image [JPG]

Telecon Schedule

The GW community holds a regular weekly telecon on Mondays at 11:00 A.M. Eastern. Other telecons are scheduled as needed. For telecon connection information, please contact both PCOS Chief Scientist Ann Hornschemeier (Ann.Hornschemeier AT nasa.gov) and Deputy PCOS Chief Scientist Terri Brandt (T.J.Brandt AT nasa.gov).

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