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... The examples in this report illustrate how advances in basic research lead to tangible products that benefit not only our economy but also our health, the environment, and quality of life. Moreover, these examples represent only a handful of the many recent discoveries in condensed matter and materials research that have affected our lives or that hold considerable commercial promise.
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