Manipulating Quantum Systems: An Assessment of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics in the United States
2020

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The field of atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) science underpins many technologies and continues to progress at an exciting pace for both scientific discoveries and technological innovations. AMO physics studies the fundamental building blocks of functioning matter to help advance the understanding of the universe. It is a foundational discipline within the physical sciences, relating to atoms and their constituents, to molecules, and to light at the quantum level. AMO physics combines fundamental research with practical application, coupling fundamental scientific discovery to rapidly evolving technological advances, innovation and commercialization. Due to the wide-reaching intellectual, societal, and economical impact of AMO, it is important to review recent advances and future opportunities in AMO physics.

Manipulating Quantum Systems: An Assessment of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics in the United States assesses opportunities in AMO science and technology over the coming decade. Key topics in this report include tools made of light; emerging phenomena from few- to many-body systems; the foundations of quantum information science and technologies; quantum dynamics in the time and frequency domains; precision and the nature of the universe, and the broader impact of AMO science.

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314 pages · 7 x 10 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-49951-8
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-49952-6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/25613

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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Manipulating Quantum Systems: An Assessment of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics in the United States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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Front Matter i-xiv
Summary 1-8
1 Manipulating Quantum Systems: AMO Science in the Coming Decade 9-34
2 Tools Made of Light 35-64
3 Emerging Phenomena from Few- to Many-Body Systems 65-103
4 Foundations of Quantum Information Science and Technology 104-145
5 Harnessing Quantum Dynamics in the Time and Frequency Domains 146-180
6 Precision Frontier and Fundamental Nature of the Universe 181-222
7 Broader Impact of AMO Science 223-252
8 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Science: Part of the U.S. Economic and Societal Ecosystem 253-276
Appendixes 277-278
Appendix A: Statement of Task 279-280
Appendix B: Organization of the Report 281-281
Appendix C: Reprise of Past National Academies Reports on AMO Science 282-287
Appendix D: Committee Biographical Information 288-293
Appendix E: Data Solicitation and Collection 294-295
Appendix F: Acronyms 296-300

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Manipulating Quantum Systems: An Assessment of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics in the United States (2020)

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