The purpose of this book, carried out by the National Research Council’s Committee on Nanophotonics accessibility and Applicability, is to determine the accessibility of nanophotonics technology in a 10-to-15-year time frame, to identify the nations that control these technologies, and to review the scale and scope of offshore investments and interests in nanophotonics. Further, this study identifies feasible nanophotonics applications; their potential relationship to military systems; associated vulnerabilities of, risks to, and impacts on critical defense capabilities; and other significant indicators and warnings that can help prevent and/or mitigate surprise related to technology application by those with hostile intent. Finally, this report recommends priorities for future action by appropriate departments of the intelligence technology warning community (ITWC), the Department of Defense (DOD) research community, and other government entities.

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