Bibliograph

Nanotechnology, a very short introduction, Philip Moriarty

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Nanotechnology, a very short introduction, Philip Moriarty

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-122) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nanotechnology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1348995177

Responsibility statement

Philip Moriarty

Series statement

Very short introductions, 723

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

What is nanotechnology and how will it affect us? Nanobots, nanoprobes, nanoswarms, nanogenes--the list goes on. Nanotechnology is a staple of science fiction and has a chequered history in public perception: will swarms of sentient nanomachines ultimately take over the world? As this Very Short Introduction shows, the science underpinning nanotechnology is as fascinating as the best science fiction. Philip Moriarty introduces the key scientific themes and concepts foundational to the field, including interatomic and intermolecular forces, single atom imaging, quantum confinement, self-assembly, molecular machinery, and nanomagnetism--back cover

Table Of Contents

1. Welcome to NanoPut -- 2. The quantum, confined -- 3. Tearing it down, building it up -- 4. It from bit, bit from it -- 5. Nanomachines -- 6. Are the nanobots nigh?

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