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Promoting Strong International Collaboration in Quantum Technology Research and Development
The author discusses (1) the strategic importance of (and challenges of) strong research collaboration with U.S. allied and partner nations and (2) five key policy areas in this space. He also proposes a desired end state for this cooperation.
Feb 22, 2023
Journal Article
Review of EPSRC-funded Doctoral Education: A Review of the Literature
This report presents the findings from a literature review on doctoral education in engineering and physical sciences conducted as part of a review of doctoral education currently being conducted by the EPSRC.
Aug 16, 2022
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An Assessment of the U.S. and Chinese Industrial Bases in Quantum Technology
This report presents a flexible and repeatable set of metrics for assessing a nation's industrial base in quantum technology, and applies those metrics to the U.S. and Chinese quantum industrial bases.
Feb 2, 2022
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Commercial and Military Applications of Quantum Technology
There are three main categories of quantum technology: quantum sensing, quantum communication, and quantum computing. How—and when—might these technologies affect national security? And which countries lead in developing them?
Oct 28, 2021
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RAND Review: January-February 2019
This issue spotlights (1) research on how faith-based organizations promote health and well-being in underserved communities and (2) the Pardee RAND Graduate School's new approach to policy and training the next generation of policy experts.
Jan 7, 2019
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Science Met Art in Early Data Visualization at RAND
Ivan Finkle, a computer scientist at RAND from 1957 to 1968, used a plotter printer to make Lissajous figures. He fed equations into the computer to give the coordinates of each point. The printer photographed the result and compiled the lines into artful shapes.
Jan 4, 2019
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The Cosmos on a Shoestring: Small Spacecraft for Space and Earth Science
Small spacecraft have become popular for a number of reasons, most prominently the needs to reduce overall cost, be built more quickly, and spread mission risks. Despite the risks, however, small spacecraft fulfill important roles in earth science, astrophysics, space physics, and planetary science. NASA's current generation of small spacecraft is capable of impressive levels of performance.
Jan 1, 1998
Journal Article
Progress in Navigation-Grade IFOG Performance
In this paper we report on further advances in navigation-grade IFOG technology achieved at Litton.
Nov 1, 1996
Journal Article
Nd:MgO:LiNbO(3) Continuous-Wave Laser Pumped by a Laser Diode
Diode-pumped laser oscillation was achieved in Nd:MgO:LiNbO3.
Mar 1, 1988
Journal Article
MgO:LiNbO(3) Single-Crystal Fiber with Magnesium-Ion In-Diffused Cladding
A Mg-ion in-diffusion process was applied to form an optical guiding structure in LiNbO(3) single-crystal fibers.
Nov 1, 1987
Journal Article
Miniature CW and Active Internally Q-switched Nd:MgO:LiNbO3lasers
We report a 10 mW threshold miniature device in which internal Q-switching of a single Nd:MgO:LiNbO3 crystal is achieved.
Feb 1, 1987
Journal Article
Nd:MgO:LiNbO(3) Spectroscopy and Laser Devices
Laser oscillation in Nd:MgO:LiNbO3 has been demonstrated.
Jan 1, 1986
Report
RAND data base of Soviet high-current particle-beam R&D
Describes an automated database that was established under the RAND Project "Analysis and Comparison of U.S./USSR Technology." The database includes information extracted from some 90 Soviet technical journals specializing in physics, engineering, a...
Jan 1, 1982
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The polity of discussion: Bagehot's Physics and Politics revisited in the nuclear age
Applies to our own age Walter Bagehot's mid-Victorian views on the quality of "animated moderation" and the concept he defined as "a polity of discussion." Bagehot's general theme is familiar: free and open discussion is good; secret action by uncha...
Jan 1, 1980
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Physics and slavery: the relative cost of calories for slave infants and their mothers
Uses physics to analyze breast-feeding as part of an energy transfer process to demonstrate that the cost per calorie of suckling infants is greater than that of feeding adults. Takes exception to David's and Temin's criticism of [Time on the Cross] ...
Jan 1, 1979
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Maxwell's Equations in a Rotating Reference Frame.
Using the methods of general relativity, Schiff in 1939 derived the vector form of Maxwell's equations in a rotating coordinate system. This paper shows that these equations may also be derived classically. 12 pp. Ref. (AR)...
Jan 1, 1970
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On Limits in Computing Power
A paper presented at the 1969 Air Force Academy Meteorological Technical Exchange Conference, on the fundamental physical limits to computer speed.
Oct 1, 1969
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Emission Rates in Thermionic Diodes.
The derivation of a new expression for the free area function for translation of absorbed particles in the study of the surface physics of thermionic diode electrodes. A relatively new theory involves direct energy conversion through utilization of ...
Jan 1, 1969
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Reflections on the Concept of Life.
A discussion of the mental aspects of life as they relate to biological phenomena and the laws of physics. The concepts introduced here arise from the theory that mental phenomena are essential in human life, that all aspects of them penetrate all f...
Jan 1, 1969
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Stochastic Representation of Nearly-Gaussian, Nonlinear Processes.
A detailed discussion illustrating the potential of the stochastic representation in statistical physics problems. The use of polynomial functionals of the white noise process is shown for the treatment of certain nonlinear random processes. It is ...
Jan 1, 1969

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Promoting Strong International Collaboration in Quantum Technology Research and Development

Review of EPSRC-funded Doctoral Education: A Review of the Literature

An Assessment of the U.S. and Chinese Industrial Bases in Quantum Technology

Commercial and Military Applications of Quantum Technology

RAND Review: January-February 2019

Science Met Art in Early Data Visualization at RAND

The Cosmos on a Shoestring: Small Spacecraft for Space and Earth Science

Progress in Navigation-Grade IFOG Performance

Nd:MgO:LiNbO(3) Continuous-Wave Laser Pumped by a Laser Diode

MgO:LiNbO(3) Single-Crystal Fiber with Magnesium-Ion In-Diffused Cladding

Miniature CW and Active Internally Q-switched Nd:MgO:LiNbO3lasers

Nd:MgO:LiNbO(3) Spectroscopy and Laser Devices

RAND data base of Soviet high-current particle-beam R&D

The polity of discussion: Bagehot's Physics and Politics revisited in the nuclear age

Physics and slavery: the relative cost of calories for slave infants and their mothers

Maxwell's Equations in a Rotating Reference Frame.

On Limits in Computing Power

Emission Rates in Thermionic Diodes.

Reflections on the Concept of Life.

Stochastic Representation of Nearly-Gaussian, Nonlinear Processes.

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