Controlling the Quantum World - The Science of Atoms, Molecules, and Photons

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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As part of the Physics 2010 decadal survey project, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation requested that National Research Council assess opportunities in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) science and technology. This book discusses both the roles and challenges for AMO science in instrumentation.

Product details

• Authors: Board On Physics And Astronomy, Committee on Amo 2010, Committee on AMO2010, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council
• Assisted by: National Academies Press (Editor)
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.06.2007
• EAN: 9780309102704
• ISBN: 978-0-309-10270-4
• No. of pages: 244
• Dimensions: 181 mm x 251 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 599 g
• Series: Physics 2010; Physics 2010
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Theoretical physics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration