Engineers Explain Everything
The Hottest Topic in Academia — Literally
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Description
Hypersonic vehicles travel at least five times the speed of sound and can experience temperatures twice as hot as molten lava. Engineers like Dr. William Fahrenholtz are developing advanced ceramic materials that can withstand these extreme conditions and protect what’s inside the vehicles. Fahrenholtz explains what this research involves and why it matters.
Document Type
Book
File Type
text
Document Version
Final Version
Publication Date
March 6, 2026
Language(s)
English
Editor(s)
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publisher Place
Rolla, Missouri
Disciplines
Computer Sciences | Engineering
Rights
© 2026 Missouri University of Science and Technology, All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
Fahrenholtz, William, "The Hottest Topic in Academia — Literally" (2026). Engineers Explain Everything. 6.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/eee/6
