In 2014, for the first time, the two meetings will be combined, initially with separate program committees, topics, programs and generally parallel sessions. On the first day and conference dinner, the two groups will meet together. HPLA/BEP will be held at the La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Registered attendees are welcome to attend any presentation of HPLA or BEP.
Abstracts are due September 23, 2013.
Original papers are solicited for the topics listed below. This list is just a guide, so you may want to consult the previous programs for both conferences for a full list of topics that may be used.
HPLA
•Fundamental physics and simulations of laser-materials interactions
•Ultrashort pulse sources and effects
•High power picosecond lasers and new applications
•MAPLE and PLD and processing of advanced materials
•Electric discharge and optically pumped lasers
BEP
•BEP energy source technology
•Research facilities and measurement techniques
•Macro- and micro-propulsion
•Supersonic laser propulsion
•Dynamics of laser-supported detonation and combustion