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

Committee on AMO 2010, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council

ISBN 10: 0309102707 / ISBN 13: 9780309102704

Published by National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2007

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Softcover, [xiv], 229 pages. Good condition. Size 10"x7". This book "discusses both the roles and challenges for AMO (atomic, molecular, and optical) 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." Book has moderate handling/shelfwear. Spine is creased with a corresponding separation of the text at the interior spine (pages not loose). Previous owner's name on title page, text else clean and unmarked.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Controlling the Quantum World: The Science of Atoms, Molecules, and Photons ( Physics 2010 )
• Publisher: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C.
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309102707
• ISBN 13: 9780309102704
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
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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