Harvard Institute for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (ITAMP)

The Institute for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics was established in November 1988 at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in order to address the critical shortage of theorists in atomic and molecular physics at major universities throughout the nation. The objectives of the Institute were and are:

• Attracting and training scientists of the highest quality in theoretical AMO Physics;
• Maintaining an active visitors program to bring senior researchers together for varying lengths of time for scientific collaboration;
• Establishing a strong post-doctoral fellowship program as a source of potential University faculty.