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9783662501788: Technology Guide: Principles - Applications - Trends

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Technologies and the future.- Materials and components.- Metals.- Ceramics.- Polymers.- Composite materials.- Renewable resources.- Wood processing.- Nanomaterials.- Surface and coating technologies.- Intelligent materials.- Testing of materials and structures.- Materials simulation.- Self-organisation.- Electronics and photonics.- Semiconductor technologies.- Microsystems technology.- Power electronics.- Polymer electronics.- Magneto-electronics.- Optical technologies.- Optics and information technology.- Laser.- Sensor systems.- Measuring techniques.- Information and communication.- Communication networks.- Internet technologies.- Computer architecture.- Software.- Artificial intelligence.- Image evaluation and interpretation.- Life Sciences and biotechnology.- Industrial biotechnology.- Plant biotechnology.- Stem cell technology.- Gene therapy.- Systems biology.- Bionics.- Health and Nutrition.- Intensive care technologies.- Pharmaceutical research.- Implants and prostheses.- Minimally invasive medicine.- Nanomedicine.- Medical imaging.- Medical and information technology.- Molecular diagnostics.- Assistive technologies.- Food technology.- Communication and knowledge.- Digital infotainment.- Ambient intelligence.- Virtual and augmented reality.- Virtual worlds.- Human-computer cooperation.- Business communication.- Electronic services.- Information and knowledge management.- Mobility and transport.- Traffic management.- Automobiles.- Rail traffic.- Ships.- Aircraft.- Space technologies.- Energy and Resources.- Oil and gas technologies.- Mineral resource exploitation.- Fossil energy.- Nuclear power.- Wind, water and geothermal energy.- Bioenergy.- Solar energy.- Electricity transport.- Energy storage.- Fuel cells and hydrogen technology.- Microenergy technology.- Environment and Nature.- Environmental monitoring.- Environmental biotechnology.- Water treatment.- Waste treatment.- Product life cycles.- Air purification technologies.- Agricultural engineering.- Carbon capture and storage.- Building and living.- Building materials.- Structural engineering.- Sustainable building.- Indoor climate.- Lifestyle and leisure.- Sports technologies.- Textiles.- Cosmetics.- Live entertainment technologies.- Domestic appliances.- Production and enterprises.- Casting and metal forming.- Joining and production technologies.- Process technologies.- Digital production.- Robotics.- Logistics.- Security and Safety.- Information security.- Weapons and military systems.- Defence against hazardous materials.- Forensic science.- Access control and surveillance.- Precautions against disasters.- Disaster response.- Plant safety.

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Prof Bullinger is head of the German Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. (The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft undertakes applied research of direct utility to private and public enterprise and of wide benefit to society.)

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Use this TECHNOLOGY GUIDE to

find descriptions of today s most essential global technologies, clearly structured and simply explained in over 100 expert contributions;

gain an understanding of the principles behind each technology, the latest applications, the challenges ahead, and future trends;

see how and where technologies and topics are interlinked, with cross-references and further sources of information;

broaden your general knowledge of technology, presented in a comprehensive reference format that invites even the casual reader to explore the stimulating innovative ideas it contains.

This guide is a useful companion for readers with a lively interest in technology. It serves as a reference work for corporate and public-sector decision makers, as well as those involved in media and government.

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9783540885450: Technology Guide: Principles - Applications - Trends

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ISBN 10:  3540885455 ISBN 13:  9783540885450
Editorial: Springer-Verlag GmbH, 2009
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