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5 Economic Impact of AMO Science
Pages 135-140

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From page 135...
... In assessing the economic impact of AMO science, the panel can identify industries wherein AMO science plays an important enabling role, that is, those in which the commercial activity would not exist without the contributions of AMO science (e.g., fiber-optic communications and integrated circuit manufacturing)
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From page 136...
... Satellite communications equipment (satellites) Commercial broadcasting equipment Electronic kits, lasers, ultrasonic equipment particle accelerators, etc.
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From page 137...
... AMO science is critical, for example, in the manufacture of integrated circuits and the products that such devices enable. Integrated circuit manufacturing relies heavily on advanced optics, surface analysis, and materials processing by lasers, ion beams, and plasmas.
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From page 138...
... 138 ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL SCIENCE TABLE 5.2 Industries in Which AMO Science Is a Secondary Enabling Factor That Provides Enhanced Product Value Industry Chemicals Organic chemicals Inorganic chemicals Paints and allied products Adhesives and sealants Fertilizers and pesticides Plastic materials Plastic and rubber products Drugs Refined petroleum products Electronic components other than semiconductors Industrial controls Printing machinery Private biotechnology R&D (77% in health care) Government-sponsored health care research Advanced materials Biotechnological materials Ceramics Powder metallurgical materials Robotic equipment Aerospace Civilian aircraft Military aircraft Aircraft engines Aircraft parts and equipment Guided missiles and space vehicles Other space-related equipment Photographic equipment and supplies Microfilm image recording and storage Printing capital equipment TOTAL Total 1991 Sales ($B)
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From page 139...
... Printing and publishing Cost savings through laser platemaking, optical scanning, computer composition, laser printing for lithographic masters Automobiles Electronics Emission monitoring and control Contributions to manufacturing process Retail sales Savings in inventory control and management through bar code scanning Savings in labor through bar code scanning Health care Savings due to computer and electronic .
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From page 140...
... The global economy is, however, intensely competitive, and being a world leader today does not ensure being an effective competitor tomorrow. The United States can retain a strong position in the global economy only if it maintains the infusion of new ideas and methods that research provides and can readily embody these ideas and methods in economically viable products.
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