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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... molecular manipulator capable of doing primitive molec- ular manufacturing ... tool . A molecular manipulator of this kind would guide chemical reactions by ... tools . ( The ad- vantage of antibody fragments was this : freedom of tool ...
... molecular manipulator capable of doing primitive molec- ular manufacturing ... tool . A molecular manipulator of this kind would guide chemical reactions by ... tools . ( The ad- vantage of antibody fragments was this : freedom of tool ...
Page 120
... molecular tools in the hall of assembler arms in Chapter 3 , each of these tools could use a chemical reaction to transfer some atoms to a molecu- lar object under construction . Developing the molecular tool kit was the toughest part ...
... molecular tools in the hall of assembler arms in Chapter 3 , each of these tools could use a chemical reaction to transfer some atoms to a molecu- lar object under construction . Developing the molecular tool kit was the toughest part ...
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... molecular fragment attached to the spot you chose . To add a different fragment , you can use a tool of Type B : you back up the tip , flow in a fresh liquid carrying the new tools ... molecular structure . Each step takes only seconds ...
... molecular fragment attached to the spot you chose . To add a different fragment , you can use a tool of Type B : you back up the tip , flow in a fresh liquid carrying the new tools ... molecular structure . Each step takes only seconds ...
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The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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