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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Spike

Physics; Nanotechnology

Another term for the singularity, suggested by Damien Broderick since the growth curves look almost like a spike as it is approached.

Quantum Spintronics, Magnetoelectronics, Spin Electronics. Electronic devices that exploit the spin of electrons as well as their charge. Unlike conventional electronics which is based on number of ...

Superconductor

Physics; Nanotechnology

An object or substance that conducts electricity with zero resistance.

Superintelligence

Physics; Nanotechnology

An intellect that is much smarter than the best human brains in practically every field, including scientific creativity, general wisdom and social skills. This definition leaves open how the ...

Superlattice nanowire

Physics; Nanotechnology

Interwoven bundles of nanowires using substances with different compositions and properties.

Quantum mechanics

Physics; Nanotechnology

A largely computational physical theory explaining the behaviour of quantum phenomena, which incorporates the theory of special relativity. Despite dilignet attempts, general relativity has not been ...

Quantum mirage

Physics; Nanotechnology

A nanoscale property that may allow information to be transfered through use of the wave property of electrons. Thus, quantum computers might not require wires as we know them.