Superconductivity in Washington, D. C

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Supercurrents (Belmont) (Calif.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6474682

Ritter, D

The author provides insights into the federal government's activity in superconductors. He says the President's most important legislative proposal is a change in anti-trust laws to allow businesses to cooperate on joint production ventures. The President has also directed the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense to establish Superconductivity Research Centers to conduct research and disseminate information. The author says he thinks it is worthwhile to pursue the President's proposal for cooperation with Japan in superconductivity research and development. The author explains why he supports this and other key legislation related to superconductivity. He says if the United States does not do all that it can, as fast as it can, both domestically and internationally, the U.S. could lose the cutting edge of technological and commercial leadership in the latter 20th century and the 21st century. This is what superconductivity represents.

• Research Organization: US Congressman, PA (US)
• OSTI ID: 6474682
• Journal Information: Supercurrents (Belmont) (Calif.); (United States), Journal Name: Supercurrents (Belmont) (Calif.); (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN SUPEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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