Computer Applications in Applied Polymer Science

Abstract

The computer has become an accepted part of our daily lives. Computer applications in applied polymer science now are focussing on modelling, simulation, robotics, and expert systems rather than on the traditional subject of laboratory instrument automation and data reduction. The availability of inexpensive computing power and of package software for many applications has allowed the scientist to develop sophisticated applications in many areas without the need for extensive program development. The increasing availability of more powerful computers at a lower cost, and of easy-to-use and inexpensive technical software packages is expected to accelerate these trends.