Harnessing Light: Optical Science and Engineering for the 21st Century - Brossura

National Research Council (U. S.) Committee On Optical Science And Engi; National Research Council (U. S.)

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ISBN 10: 0309059917 ISBN 13: 9780309059916

Casa editrice: Natl Academy Pr, 1998

Riassunto

Optical science and engineering affect almost every aspect of our lives. Millions of miles of optical fiber carry voice and data signals around the world. Lasers are used in surgery of the retina, kidneys, and heart. New high-efficiency light sources promise dramatic reductions in electricity consumption. Night-vision equipment and satellite surveillance are changing how wars are fought. Industry uses optical methods in everything from the production of computer chips to the construction of tunnels. Harnessing Light surveys this multitude of applications, as well as the status of the optics industry and of research and education in optics, and identifies actions that could enhance the field's contributions to society and facilitate its continued technical development.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Executive Summary
• Overview
• 1 Optics in Information Technology and Telecommunications
• 2 Optics in Health Care and the Life Sciences
• 3 Optical Sensing, Lighting, and Energy
• 4 Optics in National Defense
• 5 Optics in Industrial Manufacturing
• 6 Manufacturing Optical Components and Systems
• 7 Optics Research and Education
• Appendix A: Collected Recommendations
• Appendix B: Workshop Participants

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Book by Committee on Optical Science and Engineering Natio

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Natl Academy Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0309059917
• ISBN 13: 9780309059916
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 339
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile