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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Page 72
... Liquids will be good sources of raw materials for nanoma- chines because they are denser and can carry a wide range of fuels and raw materials in solution ( the pipe in the molecular - processing hall contained liquid ) . Nanomachines ...
... Liquids will be good sources of raw materials for nanoma- chines because they are denser and can carry a wide range of fuels and raw materials in solution ( the pipe in the molecular - processing hall contained liquid ) . Nanomachines ...
Page 120
... liquid . Then dunk the AFM tip into the liquid , bringing it down to the surface , and back it off a little . Construction can now begin as soon as a tool is loaded into the gripper . Tubes and pumps can flow different liquids over the ...
... liquid . Then dunk the AFM tip into the liquid , bringing it down to the surface , and back it off a little . Construction can now begin as soon as a tool is loaded into the gripper . Tubes and pumps can flow different liquids over the ...
Page 124
... liquid to control which tool the gripper held . Instead of an AFM's electronic controls , they used the surrounding liquid to control the position of the rods as well . In a neutral solution , the rods would withdraw ; in an acid ...
... liquid to control which tool the gripper held . Instead of an AFM's electronic controls , they used the surrounding liquid to control the position of the rods as well . In a neutral solution , the rods would withdraw ; in an acid ...
Contents
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
Copyright | |
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