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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Nanogypsy

Physics; Nanotechnology

Someone who travels form place to place, spreading the "nano" word. Usually a person who takes the most optimistic viewpoint, and is enthusitic.

Nanohacking

Physics; Nanotechnology

Describes what MNT is all about -- "hacking" at the molecular level.

Nanoimprinting

Physics; Nanotechnology

Sometimes called soft lithography. A technique that is very simple in concept, and totally analogous to traditional mould- or form-based printing technology, but that uses moulds (masters) with ...

Nanoindentation

Physics; Nanotechnology

Nanoindentation is similar to conventional hardness testing performed on a much smaller scale. The force required to press a sharp diamond indenter into a material is measured as a function of ...

Nanolithography

Physics; Nanotechnology

Writing on the nanoscale. From the Greek words Nanos - Dwarf, Lithos - rock, and grapho - to write, this word literally means "small writing on rocks." see Optical Near-Field Lithography

Nanomachine

Physics; Nanotechnology

An artificial molecular machine of the sort made by molecular manufacturing.

Nanomachining

Physics; Nanotechnology

Like traditional machining, where portions of the structure are removed or modified, nanomachining involves changing the structure of nano-scale materials or molecules.