Author(s): Committee on AMO2010,National Academy of Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 244
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2007-06-21
Dimensions: 177.8 x 251.5 x 15.2mm
Publication City/Country: Washington, United States
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As part of the Physics 2010 decadal survey project, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation requested that the National Research Council assess the opportunities, over roughly the next decade, in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) science and technology. In particular, the National Research Council was asked to cover the state of AMO science, emphasizing recent accomplishments and identifying new and compelling scientific questions. Controlling the Quantum World, discusses both the roles and challenges for AMO science in instrumentation; scientific research near absolute zero; development of extremely intense x-ray and laser sources; exploration and control of molecular processes; photonics at the nanoscale level; and development of quantum information technology. This book also offers an assessment of and recommendations about critical issues concerning maintaining U.S. leadership in AMO science and technology.