Controlling the Quantum World: The Science of Atoms, Molecules, and Photons (Physics 2010) - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Board On Physics And Astronomy; Committee On AMO 2010

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309102707 ISBN 13: 9780309102704

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2007

Synopsis

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.

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Committee on AMO2010, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309102707
• ISBN 13: 9780309102704
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 244