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6. Policy Issues and Recommendations
6. Policy Issues and Recommendations
Pages 65-74
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There are many other examples of photonic concepts originating in this country but developed as products in Japan. The only major counterexample in the photonics field where the United States continues to play a 65
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Many of these studies conclude that the differences in competitiveness arise largely from structural differences in the two societies. Certainly, there is more effective central planning concerning technical objectives in Japan than in the United States, as well as a more consistent set of government policies concerning direct government support, taxation, end tariff structures to support these objectives.
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~ There must be continuing support for, and industrial effort in, longrange research and innovation, a source of this country strength. ~ The photonics industry should consider the advantages of an industry association that could help organize consortia to conduct cooperative research and address technical problems and policy issues beyond the scope of any one organization.
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~ Regulation and antitrust and tax policies must be considered carefully as they relate to industrial investment in the transfer of technology from research, in the development of manufacturing technologies for low-cost/highvolume production, and in providing new services. Policies designed for mature and stable industries often impede progress when there are rapid technological changes, high-technology investment costs, and an international suite of competitors.
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Since photonics is such a new field and because of the rapid growth in programs as described above, the equipment deficiency for photonic teaching laboratories is especially acute. It is recommended that the several government agencies concerned with this field, together with industry representatives, mount a joint program extending over several years and designed to alleviate this shortage.
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Another bright spot is the increasing use of industrial facilities and those of national laboratories by university researchers through joint research programs, university/industry centers, or merely by informal arrangement. Recommendation · The panel recommends shared use of existing MBE, MOCVD, and other specialized microfabrication equipment.
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Such characteristics are needed for most applications beyond telecommunications and information processing in controlled environments and present a different set of criteria by which to evaluate a particular technology. In automotive applications photonic devices such as lasers and fiber connectors can be required to have a 99.98 percent reliability over a-40 to 125° C range with a 7-year (60,000-hour)
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Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Office of Naval Research, Army Research Office) specific photonic thrusts to provide the desired unique thrust towards manufacturable enabling photonic technologies.
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1987. Artificially structured thin film materials and interface.
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