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.