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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Ne3ls

Physics; Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology's Ethical, Environmental, Economic, Legal, and Social Implications. From 'Mind the gap': science and ethics in nanotechnology. click here (requires free registration)

Omega point

Physics; Nanotechnology

Also called the Quantum Omega Point Theory. A possible future state when intelligence controls the Universe totally, and the amount of information processed and stored goes asymptotically towards ...

Also known as a "space tether", "beanstalk" or "heavenly funicular". A cable in synchronous orbit, with one end anchored to the surface of the Earth, often with a small asteroid at the outer end to ...

Giant magnetoresistance (GMR)

Physics; Nanotechnology

It results from subtle electron-spin effects in ultra-thin 'multilayers' of magnetic materials, which cause huge changes in their electrical resistance when a magnetic field is applied. GMR is 200 ...

Golden goo

Physics; Nanotechnology

Another member of the grey goo family of nanotechnology disaster scenarios. The idea is to use nanomachines to philtre gold from seawater. If this process got out of control we would get piles of ...

Grey goo

Physics; Nanotechnology

Destructive nanobots . opposite of Blue Goo. See Star Trek scenario. Vast legions of destructive nanites. Typically, created by accident. Left unchecked, they will basically convert everthing they ...