Nanotechnology for Defence Applications

• Main Authors: Kumar, Narendra (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Dixit, Ambesh (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Nanotechnology.; System safety.; Politics and war.; Nanotechnology and Microengineering.; Security Science and Technology.; Military and Defence Studies.

This book examines the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology in military defence strategies. Both historical and current perspectives on military technologies are discussed. The book provides comprehensive details on current trends in the application of nanotechnology to ground, air, and nav...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction: A journey from bulk to nanostructures- a new length scale
• Nanotechnology for defence applications
• Explosive and propellants
• CBRN threats, detection & protection
• Camouflage and stealth
• Lightweight Armors & Platforms
• A smart soldier
• Future military needs
• Final Remarks.