Technology Guide: Principles- Applications- Trends - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 3540885455 ISBN 13: 9783540885450

Casa editrice: Springer Nature, 2009

Riassunto

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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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer Nature
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3540885455
• ISBN 13: 9783540885450
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 547
• Redattore: Bullinger Hans-Jorg
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