The NIST is considering disbanding its Atomic Spectroscopy Group, which is responsible for crucial atomic measurement data used globally in fields like semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear fusion. The group's leader, Yuri Ralchenko, indicated that without significant changes to government plans, layoffs were imminent. This decision has raised concerns since the group plays a pivotal role in maintaining the Atomic Spectra Database, a key resource for astronomers and other researchers, processing around 70,000 search requests each month.
The data in question underpins advanced scientific research around the world in areas like semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear fusion.
Unfortunately, the story of atomic spectroscopy at NIST is coming to an end,
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