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Researchers Develop 'Smart Materials' That Learn, Evolve, and Repair Themselves.

Authors :
Raymond, Chris
Source :
Chronicle of Higher Education. 12/5/90, Vol. 37 Issue 14, pA6. 1p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Reports that researchers are working on what they call smart or intelligent materials and structure in the United States. Flights of fantasy that are spurring the efforts of many materials scientists; Impact of smart materials on conventional engineering philosophy; Basic components of a smart material.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
37
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
10668566