Opening lecture; Technological change and economic development; Bridging the gap; Research in industry; University-industry cooperation I; Materials characterization and applied physics; Development of new materials and devices; Development of new techniques and processes; University-industry cooperation II.

This book presents the analysis of problems and strategies related to the interface between basic and applied research in physics and industrial development, in the context of developing countries, with emphasis on the Latin American experience. It also reports on innovative products and processes related to basic and applied research in physics.