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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Limited assembler

Physics; Nanotechnology

Assembler capable of making only certain products; faster, more efficient, and less liable to abuse than a general-purpose assembler.

Linde scenario

Physics; Nanotechnology

A scenario for indefinite survival of intelligent life. It assumes it is possible to either create basement universes connected to the original universe with a wormhole or the existence of other ...

Is the predominant technology used in flat panel displays. The principle that makes the display work is this: A crystalÃ¬s alignment can be altered with an electric current. If the crystal is lined ...

Lofstrom loop

Physics; Nanotechnology

An beanstalk-like megaconstruction based on a stream of magnetically accelerated bars linked together. The stream is sent into space, where a station rides it using magnetic hooks, redirects it ...

Matter as software

Physics; Nanotechnology

Autonomous, motile microdevices clearly are on the horizon. They may be regarded as the first step in the evolution of a technology for programming" the structure and properties of material objects ...