Controlling the Quantum World
eBook - PDF

Controlling the Quantum World

The Science of Atoms, Molecules, and Photons

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  1. 245 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Controlling the Quantum World

The Science of Atoms, Molecules, and Photons

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About this book

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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Information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
2007
eBook ISBN
9780309663090
Edition
0
Topic
Physical Sciences

Table of contents

  1. FrontMatter
  2. Preface
  3. Acknowledgment of Reviewers
  4. Contents
  5. Summary
  6. 1 Controlling the Quantum World: AMO Science in the Coming Decade
  7. 2 AMO Science and the Basic Laws of Nature
  8. 3 Toward Absolute Zero
  9. 4 Extreme Light
  10. 5 Exploring and Controlling the Inner Workings of a Molecule
  11. 6 Photonics and the Nanoworld
  12. 7 Quantum Information with Light and Atoms
  13. 8 Realizing the Future
  14. Appendixes
  15. A AMO 2010 Queries to Federal Funding Agencies
  16. B Funding
  17. C Foreign Activity in AMO Science
  18. D Intellectual Outlines of Current Research
  19. E People
  20. F New Research Modalities