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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... precise de- vices that make sense based on today's science . ( Be cautious of other usages , though — some ... precision technologies of today — even to precision grinding and measurement . The latter are useful , but hardly ...
... precise de- vices that make sense based on today's science . ( Be cautious of other usages , though — some ... precision technologies of today — even to precision grinding and measurement . The latter are useful , but hardly ...
Page 97
... precise is still a challenge . To form stable bonds in precise patterns is the next big challenge . John Foster says , " We're exploring a concept which we call ' mo- lecular herding , ' using the STM to ' herd ' molecules the way my ...
... precise is still a challenge . To form stable bonds in precise patterns is the next big challenge . John Foster says , " We're exploring a concept which we call ' mo- lecular herding , ' using the STM to ' herd ' molecules the way my ...
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... precise parts of nano- meter dimensions ; can be used to describe molecular devices found in nature . Molecular manipulator : A device combining a proximal - probe mecha- nism for atomically precise positioning with a molecule binding ...
... precise parts of nano- meter dimensions ; can be used to describe molecular devices found in nature . Molecular manipulator : A device combining a proximal - probe mecha- nism for atomically precise positioning with a molecule binding ...
Contents
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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