A day of light
James McKenzie celebrates the huge commercial success of lasers and light-emitting diodes, all of which has emerged from research into fundamental physics
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A physicist who has helped bring new many technology and products to market, James McKenzie is a contributor to the Transactions column for Physics World about physics in industry. He is writing here in a personal capacity
James McKenzie celebrates the huge commercial success of lasers and light-emitting diodes, all of which has emerged from research into fundamental physics
Read article: A day of light
Innovation in physics is simple in principle, but much harder in practice. James McKenzie reckons a business start-up award could be just the thing to help
Read article: Achieving innovation
James McKenzie looks at the lessons we can learn from the humble light bulb
Read article: Lighting the way
In this new series of columns, James McKenzie explores the value and relevance of physicists to industry
Read article: The business of physics