Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology RevolutionA comprehensive, easy-to-understand handbook that explains what nanotechnology is and how it will revolutionize life in the future. The world's leading expert in the field, Drexler also examines the spectacular accomplishments that might result from a breakthrough: elimination of disease and pollution. 20 illustrations. |
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... chemical reactions occur by bringing molecules together me- chanically , so reactions can occur when molecules bump at random through thermal vibration and motion in a liquid . Indeed , much of what we know today about chemical ...
... chemical reactions occur by bringing molecules together me- chanically , so reactions can occur when molecules bump at random through thermal vibration and motion in a liquid . Indeed , much of what we know today about chemical ...
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... chemical substance the chemist writes down . Give the orders , and the physicist synthesizes it . How ? Put the atoms down where the chemist says , and so you make the substance . ” Despite this clear signpost pointing to a potentially ...
... chemical substance the chemist writes down . Give the orders , and the physicist synthesizes it . How ? Put the atoms down where the chemist says , and so you make the substance . ” Despite this clear signpost pointing to a potentially ...
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... CHEMICAL INSTABILITY MESS THINGS UP ? " Chemists perform chemical reactions , which means that they tend to work with reactive , unstable molecules . Many molecules , though , can sit around in peace with their neighbors for millions of ...
... CHEMICAL INSTABILITY MESS THINGS UP ? " Chemists perform chemical reactions , which means that they tend to work with reactive , unstable molecules . Many molecules , though , can sit around in peace with their neighbors for millions of ...
Contents
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
Copyright | |
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