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ANOMALOUS ABSORPTION CONFERENCEINC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 920971594 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B03 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · anomalousabsorption.org
revenue
$103K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$45K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ANOMALOUS ABSORPTION, LLC IS A NON-PROFIT ENTITY CHARGED WITH ORGANIZING AN ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING THAT ENCOURAGES THE SCIENTIFIC INTERCHANGE BETWEEN ATTENDEES OVER THE FIVE DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE. WE SHOWCASE THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN LASER PLASMA INTERACTIONS, HIGH ENERGY DENSITY PHYSICS, LASER PARTICLE ACCELERATION, HIGH-INTENSITY LASER EFFECTS, SHORT- PULSE LASER INTERACTIONS, X-RAY SOURCES, PIC/VLASOV/RAD-HYDRO MODELING, INERTIAL FUSION PLASMAS, ADVANCED PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS, ALTERNATE IGNITION SCHEMES, AND EOS/TRANSPORT/OPACITY.

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Organizes an annual scientific conference focused on laser-plasma interactions, high energy density physics, and related fields. The event brings together researchers for presentations, discussions, and networking over five days. The conference rotates among different U.S. locations and serves as a forum for sharing advancements in plasma physics and inertial fusion.

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What they call their work

Anomalous Absorption Conference
Annual scientific meeting featuring oral and poster presentations, plenary sessions, and informal discussions on topics in laser-plasma interactions, high energy density physics, and related disciplines
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
    • Maintain conference information website
      Operates and maintains a website that provides information about past and upcoming conferences, including registration details, abstract submission deadlines, program publications, and logistical details for attendees.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Organize annual scientific conference on anomalous absorption
      Hosts an annual five-day academic conference focused on anomalous absorption and related fields, featuring oral presentations, plenary sessions, poster sessions, and a conference banquet. The event rotates among remote locations and includes published programs, abstract books, and structured meal plans for registered attendees.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$103K
Contributions & grants$103K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$107K
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balance sheet
Total assets$45K
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Net assets$45K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • FRANK TSUNG — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK SCHMITT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Anomalous Absorption Conference Board of Directors Partner — Oversees the organization and governance of the Anomalous Absorption Conference.
  • Big Sky Resort Partner — Hosted the 52nd Annual Anomalous Absorption Conference (AAC2024) and provided lodging, conference facilities, and recreational amenities.
  • Laboratory for Laser Energetics Partner — Primary scientific organization participating in the conference leadership rotation.
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory Partner — Historical participant in the conference leadership rotation.
  • Naval Research Laboratory Partner — Historical participant in the conference leadership rotation.
  • Sedona Hilton Resort at Bell Rock Partner — Host venue for the 53rd Annual Anomalous Absorption Conference (AAC2025).
  • The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Partner — Host venue for the 54th Annual Anomalous Absorption Conference (AAC2026).
  • University of Alberta Partner — Institution represented by the current Treasurer of the conference.
  • University of California, Los Angeles Partner — Historical participant in the conference leadership rotation.
  • University of Rochester Partner — Institution hosting the Laboratory for Laser Energetics and represented in current conference leadership.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Annual Conference as Knowledge Advancement Engine
    methodology: scientific-conference-model
    By convening an annual conference focused on anomalous absorption and high-intensity laser physics, the organization advances scientific knowledge because sustained, recurring exposure to cutting-edge research accelerates field-wide learning and innovation.
  • Collaborative Scientific Exchange Model
    methodology: collaborative-scientific-exchange
    By combining formal academic sessions with dedicated unstructured time, the conference fosters informal scientific exchange and relationship-building, because spontaneous interactions among researchers lead to deeper collaboration and innovation in the field.
  • Rotating Institutional Leadership Model
    methodology: rotating_leadership
    By rotating leadership of the conference among leading scientific institutions, stewardship is distributed to broaden institutional investment and ensure diverse perspectives in conference design, because shared ownership enhances long-term scientific engagement and equity in the field.