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Experts in computers, biotechnology, structural materials, and transportation provide a concise introduction to the promising technologies in these four exciting fields that affect all of society. Each section begins with a brief overview of the field, followed by more detailed papers describing specific technological advances, their current and projected applications, and the obstacles that must be overcome to ensure future progress.Table of Contents
Front Matter
I. Computers of the Future
Introduction
Ultra Large Scale Integration and Beyond
The Evolution of Computer Systems
Software and Unorthodox Architectures: Where Are We Headed?
II. New Frontiers in Biotechnology
Introduction
Biochemical Engineering Solutions to Biotechnological Problems
Biotechnology and Agricultural Research for Crop Improvement
Biotechnology for Health Care
III. Advances in Structural Materials
Introduction
Rapid Solidification Technology
Exploring the Limits of Polymer Properties: Structural Components From Rigid- and Flexible-Chain Polymers
High-Technology Ceramics
IV. Transportation Technology
Introduction
Air Technology: The Transport Vehicle and Its Development Environment
Earth Walls
Technological Opportunities and the Railroad Industry
Biographical Sketches
Contents
1 Front Matter; 2 I. Computers of the Future; 3 Introduction; 4 Ultra Large Scale Integration and Beyond; 5 The Evolution of Computer Systems; 6 Software and Unorthodox Architectures: Where Are We Headed?; 7 II. New Frontiers in Biotechnology; 8 Introduction; 9 Biochemical Engineering Solutions to Biotechnological Problems; 10 Biotechnology and Agricultural Research for Crop Improvement; 11 Biotechnology for Health Care; 12 III. Advances in Structural Materials; 13 Introduction; 14 Rapid Solidification Technology; 15 Exploring the Limits of Polymer Properties: Structural Components From Rigid- and Flexible-Chain Polymers; 16 High-Technology Ceramics; 17 IV. Transportation Technology; 18 Introduction; 19 Air Technology: The Transport Vehicle and Its Development Environment; 20 Earth Walls; 21 Technological Opportunities and the Railroad Industry; 22 Biographical Sketches