Laser Energy: 'An Opportunity for UK Industry'
7 September 2011
16:30 - 22:00
The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG
Organised by the Research and Development Society
Sponsored by the STFC and the Institute of Physics
This event will aim to facilitate discussion among policy makers and stakeholders within the associated fields of research and development, hi-tech manufacturing, and energy provision.
The event will begin with presentations from distinguished members of technology research, policy and industry, and followed by questions from the audience and an open discussion. Following the discussion event, the evening will close with a drinks reception.
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Programme
| 16:30 | Assemble at the Royal Society (City of London rooms) |
| Move into the Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall | |
| 17:00 | Welcome and introductions Chairman - Prof. Colin Whitehouse (STFC and Chair of the Research and Development Society) |
| 17:15 | Laser energy – The Government’s position Rt Hon. David Willetts MP |
| 17:45 | Progress in the USA towards Proof of Principle Dr. Ed Moses (LLNL) |
| 18:15 | Coffee break |
| 18:30 | Advances in the UK and Europe Prof. John Collier (HiPER) |
| 18:50 | A perspective from UK industry Alain Chevalier (AMEC) |
| 19:10 | The contribution of UK science Prof. Sir Peter Knight (Institute of Physics) |
| 19:30 | Questions Chairman - Prof. Colin Whitehouse (STFC and Chair of the Research and Development Society) |
| 20:00 | Buffet reception (City of London rooms) |
| 22:00 | Close |