Thermal Sciences: Emerging Technologies and Critical Phenomena Workshop

热传导学科的快速发展和过去成就的重要性提高了人们对这一学科的期望。然而，热科学研究的许多最重要的领域仍然在前面。由于期望很高，影响潜力巨大，热科学从业者和研究人员必须为这一学科规划未来的道路和所需的里程碑。需要对未来技术的影响和对重要现象的理解进行批判性评估，并描述重要问题。基本理解和技术影响是关键。该项目是一个综合项目/研讨会，旨在评估与新兴技术相关的热科学的作用，并确定需要进一步研究的关键现象。该计划旨在制定一项战略计划，旨在提高美国在世界市场上的经济竞争力，并确保在热科学领域开展适当的基础研究。

The rapid progress of advancements in the discipline of heat transfer and the importance of past accomplishments have heightened expectations from this discipline. Yet many of the most important areas for thermal science research still lie ahead. With expectations high and the potential for impact significant, it is imperative that thermal science practitioners and researchers plan the future path and needed milestones for this discipline. The impact on future technology and understanding of important phenomena need to be critically evaluated and the significant issues delineated. Basic understanding and technological impact are key. This project is a combined program/workshop to assess the role of the thermal sciences related to emerging technologies and to identify critical phenomena which need further research. The Program is directed at the development of a strategic plan aimed at enhancing the economic competitiveness of the United States in the world marketplace and at ensuring that appropriate fundamental research is carried out in the thermal sciences.