The National Academies' Report on Optics and Photonics: The Road to a National Photonics Initiative

This presentation will highlight aspects of the recent report from the U.S. National Academies on Optics and Photonics. Enabling science and technology issues were discussed, as well as the past and future impact on the economy. A key recommendation of the study is the formation of a National Photonics Initiative, which has started taking shape with the crucial backing of the major professional societies.