简介:Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea
By Mark Ratner, Daniel Ratner
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Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub Date: November 08, 2002
Print ISBN-10: 0-13-10140简介:Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea
By Mark Ratner, Daniel Ratner
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Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub Date: November 08, 2002
Print ISBN-10: 0-13-101400-5
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-13-101400-8
Pages: 208
Slots: 1.0
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About Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
Preface
Chapter 1. Introducing Nano
Why Do I Care About Nano?
Who Should Read This Book?
What Is Nano? A Definition
A Note On Measures
Chapter 2. Size Matters
A Different Kind of Small
Some Nano Challenges
Chapter 3. Interlude One—The Fundamental Science Behind Nanotechnology
Electrons
Atoms and Ions
Molecules
Metals
Other Materials
Biosystems
Molecular Recognition
Electrical Conduction and Ohm's Law
Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Ideas
Optics
Chapter 4. Interlude Two: Tools of the Nanosciences
Tools for Measuring Nanostructures
Tools to Make Nanostructures
Chapter 5. Points and Places of Interest: The Grand Tour
Smart Materials
Sensors
Nanoscale Biostructures
Energy Capture, Transformation, and Storage
Optics
Magnets
Fabrication
Electronics
Electronics Again
Modeling
Chapter 6. Smart Materials
Self-Healing Structures
Recognition
Separation
Catalysts
Heterogeneous Nanostructures and Composites
Encapsulation
Consumer Goods
Chapter 7. Sensors
Natural Nanoscale Sensors
Electromagnetic Sensors
Biosensors
Electronic Noses
Chapter 8. Biomedical Applications
Drugs
Drug Delivery
Photodynamic Therapy
Molecular Motors
Neuro-Electronic Interfaces
Protein Engineering
Shedding New Light on Cells: Nanoluminescent Tags
Chapter 9. Optics and Electronics
Light Energy, Its Capture, and Photovoltaics
Light Production
Light Transmission
Light Control and Manipulation
Electronics
Carbon Nanotubes
Soft Molecule Electronics
Memories
Gates and Switches
Architectures
Chapter 10. Nanobusiness
Boom, Bust, and Nanotechnology: The Next Industrial Revolution?
Nanobusiness Today
High Tech, Bio Tech, Nanotech
The Investment Landscape
Other Dot Com Lessons
Chapter 11. Nanotechnology and You
Nanotechnology: Here and Now
Nano Ethics: Looking Beyond the Promise of Nanotechnology
Appendix A. Some Good Nano Resources
Free News and Information on the Web
Venture Capital Interested In Nano
Glossary
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