Cutting Edge Technologies

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 ContentsFront MatterI. Computers of the FutureIntroductionUltra Large Scale Integration and BeyondThe Evolution of Computer SystemsSoftware and Unorthodox Architectures: Where Are We Headed?II.

New Frontiers in BiotechnologyIntroductionBiochemical Engineering Solutions to Biotechnological ProblemsBiotechnology and Agricultural Research for Crop ImprovementBiotechnology for Health CareIII.

Advances in Structural MaterialsIntroductionRapid Solidification TechnologyExploring the Limits of Polymer Properties: Structural ComponentsFrom Rigid- and Flexible-Chain PolymersHigh-Technology CeramicsIV.

Transportation TechnologyIntroductionAir Technology: The Transport Vehicle and Its DevelopmentEnvironmentEarth WallsTechnological Opportunities and the Railroad IndustryBiographical Sketches