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.
- Cover
- Front Matter
- <i>I. Computers of the Future</i>
- Introduction
- Ultra Large Scale Integration and Beyond
- The Evolution of Computer Systems
- Software and Unorthodox Architectures: Where Are We Headed?
- <i>II. New Frontiers in Biotechnology</i>
- Introduction
- Biochemical Engineering Solutions to Biotechnological Problems
- Biotechnology and Agricultural Research for Crop Improvement
- Biotechnology for Health Care
- <i>III. Advances in Structural Materials</i>
- Introduction
- Rapid Solidification Technology
- Exploring the Limits of Polymer Properties: Structural Components From Rigid- and Flexible-Chain Polymers
- High-Technology Ceramics
- <i>IV. Transportation Technology</i>
- Introduction
- Air Technology: The Transport Vehicle and Its Development Environment
- Earth Walls
- Technological Opportunities and the Railroad Industry
- Biographical Sketches
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