Structure
The ETSF comprises three groups, the boundaries between which are intended to become permeable as the ETSF reaches an equilibrium.
The Core
consists of 10 prominent European Condensed Matter Theory groups that develop theory and code, and provide services to users. They take responsibility for the management of the ETSF and the development of its user community.
The Associate Shell
is a broad community of theoretical research groups working on related topics. They develop theory and code, and provide services to users just like members of the Core.
The Users
of the Facility are a large and varied group of researchers from the public or private sector wishing to benefit from developments in the field of electronic excitations by taking advantage of the different services offered by the ETSF.
Administrative Structure
All ETSF activities are controlled by the Steering Committee which consists of representatives from the 10 core groups.
A Governing Board, established for the Nanoquanta network, continues to ensure that the national research organisations agree upon the action of the ETSF. Its major responsibility is to guarantee the necessary funding and support.
The Advisory Board consists of experimental and industrial advisers who have already worked with Nanoquanta and continue to make suggestions concerning new topics or possible collaborations. Advice also comes from scientists who are experts in the field of electronic excitations or spectroscopy, but who are not part of the Core.
The Shadow Network, a network of administrators, ensures that the day-to-day activities of the ETSF run smoothly.