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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... main approach to miniaturization in recent decades — can play at most a supporting role in the development of nanotechnology . Despite ap- pearances , it seems that microtechnology cannot be refined into 88 UNBOUNDING THE FUTURE.
... main approach to miniaturization in recent decades — can play at most a supporting role in the development of nanotechnology . Despite ap- pearances , it seems that microtechnology cannot be refined into 88 UNBOUNDING THE FUTURE.
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... microtechnology cannot be refined into nanotechnology . BUT ISN'T NANOTECHNOLOGY JUST VERY SMALL MICROTECHNOLOGY ? For many years , it was conventional to assume that the road to very small devices led through smaller and smaller ...
... microtechnology cannot be refined into nanotechnology . BUT ISN'T NANOTECHNOLOGY JUST VERY SMALL MICROTECHNOLOGY ? For many years , it was conventional to assume that the road to very small devices led through smaller and smaller ...
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... microtechnology " ; for this usage , the answer to the above question is yes , by definition . This use of a new ... MICROTECHNOLOGY LEAD TO NANOTECHNOLOGY ? Can bulldozers can be used to make wristwatches ? At most , they can help to ...
... microtechnology " ; for this usage , the answer to the above question is yes , by definition . This use of a new ... MICROTECHNOLOGY LEAD TO NANOTECHNOLOGY ? Can bulldozers can be used to make wristwatches ? At most , they can help to ...
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The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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