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Astronomy, technology development and industry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2011

Laurent Vigroux
Laurent Vigroux*
Affiliation:
DSM/IRFU/CEA, CE Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, 98 bis, Boulevard Arago, 75014 Paris, France email: vigroux@iap.fr
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Abstract

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Astronomy is perhaps the best example of fundamental research aiming to increase our knowledge well beyond our human neighborhood. But astronomy is also a Big Science, which is partly technology-driven. Progress in observational capabilities is due to progress in detectors, telescopes, satellites, etc. I use three examples –radio astronomy, adaptive optics and detectors– to describe the complex interactions between astronomy, technology development and industry. I conclude by a short description of the global economic impact of astronomy.

Keywords

technology transferadaptive opticsdetectorsradio astronomyresearch and development
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , pp. 547 - 555
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011

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