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National Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Research Council NAS Press, 2012. - 281 pages ISBN: 0309263778 9780309263771 The report assesses the current state of optical science and engineering in the United States and abroad, including market trends, workforce needs, and the impact of photonics on the national economy. It identifies the technological opportunities that have arisen from recent advances in, and applications of, optical science and engineering. The report also calls for improved management of U.S. public and private research and development resources, emphasizing the need for public policy that encourages adoption of a portfolio approach to investing in the wide and diverse opportunities now available within photonics. Optics and photonics technologies are ubiquitous: they are responsible for the displays on smart phones and computing devices, optical fiber that carries the information in the internet, advanced precision manufacturing, enhanced defense capabilities, and a plethora of medical diagnostics tools. The opportunities arising from optics and photonics offer the potential for even greater societal i

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Author
National Research Council; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Materials and Manufacturing Board; Committee on Harnessing Light: Capitalizing on Optical Science Trends and Challenges for Future Research
Publisher
The National Academies Press
Published
2013
Language
EN
ISBN
9780309263771
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Technology, Engineering

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