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.

Industry: Physics

Add a new term

Contributors in Nanotechnology

Become a Contributors

Nanotechnology

Zettatechnology

Physics; Nanotechnology

In which zetta means 1021, referring to the typical number of distinct designed parts in a product made by the systems we envision (molecular, mature, or molecular-manufacturing-based ...

Turing's proposed test for whether a machine is conscious (or intelligent, or aware): we communicate via text with it and with a hidden human. If we can't tell which of our partners in dialogue is ...

Ubiquitous computing

Physics; Nanotechnology

Also known as "embodied virtuality", "smart environment" and "ambient intelligence". Computers that are an integral, invisible part of people's lives. In some ways the opposite of virtual reality, in ...

Paradigm shift

Physics; Nanotechnology

When one conceptual world-view is replaced by another, or, a change of patterns on a massive scale. When Copernicus showed how the Earth rotates around the Sun, and not vice versa, that created a ...

Pervasive computing

Physics; Nanotechnology

When computers (and sensors and actuators) become virtually invisible, and are used in almost every aspect of human commerce, interaction, and life. It will allow you full control over data and ...

Pico technology

Physics; Nanotechnology

(trillionth of a meter) -- the next step smaller, after Nano-technology. The art of manipulating materials on a quantum scale.

Pink goo

Physics; Nanotechnology

(humorous) Humans (in analogy with grey goo) "Pink Goo to refer to Old Testament apes who see their purpose as being fruitful and multiplying, filling up of the cosmos with lots more such apes, ...