The scientific research sector, typified by large-scale, long term "big science" projects such as the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, continued to be important to Gooch & Housego during 2010. Indeed, Gooch & Housego was recently recognised for its contribution to the success of this project.
Our world-class Crystal Optics and Coatings continue to be critical to the success of ongoing projects such as NIF, and are likely to play a role in subsequent follow-on projects in the medium to long term, some of which are currently in the conceptual planning phase.
The research sector, both academic and government funded, has been relatively constant when compared to the sharp swings of downturn and recovery that have affected other sectors.
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