Understanding Nanotechnology

Taken from the Greek, nano means 'one billionth part of' a whole; or very, very small. Nanotechnology is the next step after miniaturization. This book explores the cutting edge of a new technology that will find usage in almost every single aspect of modern society.

Foreword: Understanding Nanotechnology

Michael L. Roukes

Introduction

1

(5)

Sandy Fritz

Little Big Science

6

(12)

Gary Stix

Plenty of Room, Indeed

18

(18)

Michael L. Roukes

The Art of Building Small

36

(20)

George M. Whitesides

J. Christopher Love

Less Is More in Medicine

56

(16)

A. Paul Alivisatos

Making Molecules into Motors

72

(14)

R. Dean Astumian

Nanobot Construction Crews

86

(6)

Steven Ashley

The Incredible Shrinking Circuit

92

(12)

Charles M. Lieber

Machine-Phase Nanotechnology

104

K. Eric Drexler

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Understanding Nanotechnology

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