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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An idea that replicates through a society as it is propagated through person-to-person interaction, both direct and indirect. Memetics is a field of study that focuses on memes' role in the evolution ...

Microelectro mechanical systems (MEMS)

Physics; Nanotechnology

Generic term to describe micron scale electrical/mechanical devices. See The beauty of MEMS: Simpler, more reliable, cheaper, and cool - Small Times for a great description and examples of use.

Microencapsulation

Physics; Nanotechnology

Individually encapsulated small particles. see Journal of Microencapsulation

Molecular assembler

Physics; Nanotechnology

Also known as an assembler, a molecular assembler is a molecular machine that can build a molecular structure from its component building blocks.

Molecular beam epitaxy

Physics; Nanotechnology

Process used to make compound semiconductors. Consists of depositing alternating layers of materials, layer by layer, one type after another .

Molecular electronics (ME)

Physics; Nanotechnology

Any system with atomically precise electronic devices of nanometer dimensions, especially if made of discrete molecular parts rather than the continuous materials found in today's semiconductor ...

Molecular integrated microsystems (MIMS)

Physics; Nanotechnology

Microsystems in which functions found in biological and nanoscale systems are combined with manufacturable materials. See Molecular Integrated Microsystems