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Understanding Nanotechnology (Science Made Accessible)
by Scientific American

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Book News Annotation:

Reprints ten articles published in Scientific America during 2000 and 2001 that explore the possibilities offered by the next generation of miniaturized technologies. The contributors discuss obstacles to fully functioning nanomachines, applications for drug delivery and genetic testing, and the creation of nanometer-scale electronic components from organic molecules.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Table of Contents

  1. Little big science /Gary Stix
  2. Plenty of room, indeed /Michael L. Roukes
  3. Art of building small /George M. Whitesides and J. Christopher Love
  4. Less is more in medicine /A. Paul Alivisatos
  5. Making molecules into motors /R. Dean Astumian
  6. Nanobot construction crews /Steven Ashley
  7. Incredible shrinking circuit /Charles M. Lieber
  8. Machine-phase nanotechnology /K. Eric Drexler
  9. Computing with molecules /Mark A. Reed and James M. Tour
  10. Nanotubes for electronics /Philip G. Collins and Phaedon Avouris.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780446679565
Manufactured:
Editors of Scientific American
Foreword:
Fritz, Sandy
Manufactured:
Scientific American
Foreword:
Roukes, Michael L.
Compiled:
Fritz, Sandy
Compiled:
Roukes, Michael L.
Publisher:
Warner Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Nanotechnology
Copyright:
2002
Series:
Science Made Accessible
Series Volume:
554
Publication Date:
December 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
7.52x5.84x.46 in. .30 lbs.
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