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USC Viterbi School of Engineering
 
Volume 9 : Issue ii
Illumin's mission is to illustrate the many ways engineering benefits and impacts our daily existence. Showcasing student writing and creative design skills, articles address everyday topics and explore their technical concepts using clear language and multimedia content.
Security Versus Privacy: The Engineering of X-Ray Vision
by Farzana Ansari
This article investigates backscatter X-ray devices, a powerful new technology for airport security.
Freeze! Engineering Frozen Vegetables and Fruits
by Amy Lin
The evolution of frozen food from an engineering perspective
Taking Off and Landing on an Aircraft Carrier
by Jeff Moring
Systems developed decades ago are still guiding runway traffic on aircraft carriers.
The Trebuchet
by Christopher Carrillo
The trebuchet was engineered to become an agent of mass destruction.
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A Chemical Engineer's Guide to Cleaning Just About Anything
Freeze! Engineering Frozen Vegetables and Fruits
Security Versus Privacy: The Engineering of X-Ray Vision
Taking Off and Landing on an Aircraft Carrier
The Trebuchet
Soccer Bending
Soccer Bending
Skilled soccer players are able to bend the flight of a soccer ball after kicking it, allowing the ball to curve around other players. We explain the physics behind this technique so you too can "bend it like Beckham."
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