APS Division of Plasma Physics
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The APS Division of Plasma Physics is a specialized unit of the American Physical Society that promotes research, collaboration, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of plasma physics.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| APS Division of Plasma Physics canonical | 1 |
| APS Division of Plasma Physics Annual Meeting | 1 |
| American Physical Society Division of Plasma Physics | 1 |
| Division of Plasma Physics | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1083647 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: APS Division of Plasma Physics Context triple: [APS Divisions, hasExample, APS Division of Plasma Physics]
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A.
Physics of Plasmas
Physics of Plasmas is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on research in plasma physics and related fields.
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B.
MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center
The MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center is a leading research facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology dedicated to advancing plasma physics and developing fusion energy technologies.
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C.
Commission H – Waves in Plasmas
Commission H – Waves in Plasmas is a specialized body within the International Union of Radio Science that focuses on the study and advancement of wave phenomena in plasmas and related space and laboratory environments.
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D.
Laboratory for Laser Energetics
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a major research center specializing in high-energy-density physics and inertial confinement fusion, known for operating powerful high-intensity laser systems.
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E.
Laboratory Astrophysics Division
The Laboratory Astrophysics Division is a specialized unit within the American Astronomical Society that focuses on the experimental and theoretical study of physical processes underlying astronomical phenomena.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: APS Division of Plasma Physics Target entity description: The APS Division of Plasma Physics is a specialized unit of the American Physical Society that promotes research, collaboration, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of plasma physics.
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A.
Physics of Plasmas
Physics of Plasmas is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on research in plasma physics and related fields.
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B.
MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center
The MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center is a leading research facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology dedicated to advancing plasma physics and developing fusion energy technologies.
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C.
Commission H – Waves in Plasmas
Commission H – Waves in Plasmas is a specialized body within the International Union of Radio Science that focuses on the study and advancement of wave phenomena in plasmas and related space and laboratory environments.
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D.
Laboratory for Laser Energetics
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a major research center specializing in high-energy-density physics and inertial confinement fusion, known for operating powerful high-intensity laser systems.
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E.
Laboratory Astrophysics Division
The Laboratory Astrophysics Division is a specialized unit within the American Astronomical Society that focuses on the experimental and theoretical study of physical processes underlying astronomical phenomena.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
division of a scientific society
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professional organization unit ⓘ |
| awards |
fellowships
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prizes in plasma physics ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
international plasma physics organizations
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other APS divisions ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork | plasma physics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
astrophysical plasmas
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basic plasma physics ⓘ computational plasma physics ⓘ high energy density plasmas ⓘ inertial confinement fusion plasmas ⓘ magnetically confined fusion plasmas ⓘ plasma applications in industry ⓘ plasma diagnostics ⓘ plasma experiments ⓘ plasma theory ⓘ space plasmas ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
outreach in plasma science
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public lectures on plasma physics ⓘ recognition of scientific achievements in plasma physics ⓘ student engagement programs ⓘ support of early career researchers ⓘ |
| hasMember |
graduate student in plasma physics
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laboratory plasma researcher ⓘ plasma physicist ⓘ research scientist in plasma physics ⓘ university faculty in plasma physics ⓘ |
| hasScope |
North American plasma physics community
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international scientific community ⓘ |
| inception | 1959 ⓘ |
| isPartOf | APS units ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| organizes |
APS Division of Plasma Physics Annual Meeting
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linked to:
APS Division of Plasma Physics
contributed sessions ⓘ invited talks ⓘ plenary lectures ⓘ scientific conferences ⓘ topical meetings ⓘ workshops ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | American Physical Society ⓘ |
| partOf | American Physical Society ⓘ |
| purpose |
dissemination of knowledge in plasma physics
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facilitation of scientific collaboration in plasma physics ⓘ promotion of plasma physics research ⓘ |
| shortName |
APS DPP
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linked to:
APS
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| subjectOf | APS Division of Plasma Physics website ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: APS Division of Plasma Physics Description of subject: The APS Division of Plasma Physics is a specialized unit of the American Physical Society that promotes research, collaboration, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of plasma physics.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: APS Division of Plasma Physics
subject linked to:
APS
linked to: APS Division of Plasma Physics
James Clerk Maxwell Prize for Plasma Physics
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awardingBody
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American Physical Society Division of Plasma Physics
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linked to: APS Division of Plasma Physics