Nanotechnology Past and Present

Nanotechnology Past and Present Leading to Science, Engineering, and Technology - Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology

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This is an introduction to the nanoscale for science, computer science, and engineering disciplines. That said, there does not exist an educational discipline, market segment, or career avenue which will not be impacted by nanotechnology.

Nanoscience and nanotechnology, the application of the research-based nanoscale science, have changed significantly over the last three and a half decades. The "bucky" ball, 60 carbon atoms arranged like a soccer ball, and an often-used symbol of nanotechnology, was discovered in 1985 and 4 years later scientists at IBM were able to manipulate xenon atoms on a surface. In the intervening years, nanotechnology has evolved from a singly focused research topic to an understanding that infiltrates every aspect of science and engineering disciplines. In addition, nanotechnology, and both naturally occurring and engineered nanomaterials, have become the focus of legal, environmental, and application and regulation disciplines.

The first portion of this text serves as an introduction to nanotechnology: the history, mathematical concepts, and instruments required to study and manipulate the world at the atomic scale. The later portion of the text discusses the connectivity of nanotechnology to the more traditional scientific disciplines as well as emerging technologies. There does not exist an educational discipline, market segment, or career avenue which will not be impacted by nanotechnology.

Book information

ISBN: 9781681738628
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Imprint: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 620.509
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xvi, 83
Weight: 333g
Height: 235mm
Width: 191mm
Spine width: 8mm