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The Hottest Topic in Academia — Literally

The Hottest Topic in Academia — Literally

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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

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© 2026 Missouri University of Science and Technology, All rights reserved.

The Hottest Topic in Academia — Literally

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