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What are the learning outcomes of the course on emerging technologies in the defense sector?
To understand the role of emerging technologies in the future of warfare and to put into context the importance of military technologies and its evolution.
Name five emerging technologies covered in the course on emerging technologies in the defense sector.
AI, Big Data, Cloud Computing, IoT, VR-AR-MR
What is the focus of Unit 1 in the course on emerging technologies in the defense sector?
Military Technology: An Introduction
What are the technologies covered in Unit 2 of the course on emerging technologies in the defense sector?
Artificial intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, IoT, VR-AR-MR, Blockchain
What is the focus of Unit 3 in the course on emerging technologies in the defense sector?
Advanced Materials and 3D printing
What are some examples of materials mentioned in the text that have potential applications in the defence sector?
Graphene, silicone, Germanane, Phosphorene, Antimonene, Stanene, Meta-materials, Molydenum, Dissulphide, Aerogel, Kevlar, and Polymetallic Nodules
What is hypersonic technology?
Hypersonic technology refers to technology that enables aircraft or missiles to travel at speeds greater than five times the speed of sound (Mach 5) or more.
What are some examples of inexhaustible power resources mentioned in the text that can be applied in the defence sector?
Water, solar, geothermal, and biomass
What is quantum computing?
Quantum computing is an advanced computing paradigm that utilizes quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement, to perform operations on data.
Where can one find more information on the military and commercial technologies discussed in the text?
Alic, J.A., Branscomb, L.M. and Brooks, H., 1992. Beyond spinoff: Military and commercial technologies in a changing world. Harvard Business Press; Buzan, B., 1987. An introduction to strategic studies: military technology and international relations. Springer; Cummings, M., 2017. Artificial intelligence and the future of warfare. London: Chatham House for the Royal Institute of International Affairs, etc.
______ technologies like AI, Big Data, Cloud Computing, IoT, VR-AR-MR, Block-chain, Cyber capabilities, New Materials, 3D printing, Hypersonic Weapons, Inexhaustible Power Resources, and Quantum Computing will be covered. At the end of the course, students will have basic understanding of these technologies and the insights gained will be useful for comparative analysis and other advance research in this domain.
Emerging
The specifics of ______ and disruptive technologies.
emerging
How do ______ technologies drive arms race and its implication for warfare.
emerging
Superfast and large storage based computing ______
technologies
Applications to Cyber and Space ______
domain
Materials like Graphene, silicone, Germanane, Phosphorene, Antimonene, Stanene, Meta-materials, Molydenum, Dissulphide are potential for use in the defence sector due to their unique ______.
properties
New Solar Cells, Shape Memory Alloys, Self-healing artificial materials, Aerogel, Kevlar, and Polymetallic Nodules are examples of innovative materials with applications in ______.
defense
The implications of 3D printing for military applications and security highlight the potential for ______ in manufacturing and customization.
innovation
Hypersonic technology involves achieving speeds of ______ Mach or above.
Mach
Inexhaustible power resources like water, solar, geothermal, and biomass offer sustainable energy options for the ______ sector.
defense
Explore advanced materials like Graphene, silicone, Germanane, Phosphorene, and their applications in solar cells, self-healing materials, and more. Delve into the implications of 3D printing for military use and security. Understand hypersonic technology, the role of hypersonic weapons in warfare, and compare the development of hypersonic technology in different countries.
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