Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

Of or pertaining to the manipulation of matter on an atomic or molecular scale. More specifically, it is the science and technology of matter manipulation from 1 to 100 nanometers.

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Directed-assembler

Physics; Nanotechnology

A specific type of assembler that makes use of directed-assembly, such that the assembly process requires external energy or information input.

An instrument able to take apart structures a few atoms at a time, recording structural information at each step. This could be used for uploading, copying objects (with an assembler), a dissolving ...

Disasterbation

Physics; Nanotechnology

Idly fantasising about possible catastrophes (ecological collapse, full-blown totalitarianism) without considering their likelihood or considering their possible solutions and preventions.

Disruptive technology

Physics; Nanotechnology

Technology that is significantly cheaper than current, is much higher performing, has greater functionality, and is frequently more convenient to use. Will revolutionise markets by superseding ...

Distributed intelligence

Physics; Nanotechnology

An intelligent entity which is distributed over a large volume (or inside another system, like a computer network) with no distinct center. This is the opposite to the strategy of Concentrated ...