Optics and photonics research priorities, grand challenges presented in new report
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 14:01
in Mathematics & Economics
A new report from the National Research Council identifies research priorities and grand challenges to fill gaps in optics and photonics, a field that has the potential to advance the economy of the United States and provide visionary directions for future technology applications. The report recommends that the federal government develop a "National Photonics Initiative" to bring together academia, industry, and government to steer federal research and development funding and activities.