SPIE Harnessing Light: Optical Science and Engineering for the 21st Century ISBN: 9780819430533

A report by the Committee on Optical Science and Engineering. This book reviews the status of the optics field today, assesses the outlook for tomorrow, and recommends ways to ensure the field's future vitality. The study was conducted by the Committee on Optical Science and Engineering, formed in 1995 to examine the impacts of optics on society over the next 20 years. The report highlights areas where breakthroughs are taking place, where rapid changes are likely to occur, and where national needs dictate special attention. Available by arrangement with National Academy Press.