Understanding Nanotechnology by Scientific American (English) Paperback Book

Description: Understanding Nanotechnology by Scientific American Taken from the Greek, nano means "one billionth part of" a whole; or very, very small. Nanotechnology is the next step after miniaturization. This book explores the cutting edge of a new technology that will find usage in almost every single aspect of modern society. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everyone today knows what technology is. But what is nanotechnology Taken from the Greek, nano means one billionth part of a whole. In modern parlance, it means very, very small. Nano-tech is the next step after miniaturization. Cell phones are miniaturized versions of traditional landline phones. Watches are miniature clocks. Desktop computers are miniature versions of the original analog calculating machines. Miniaturization is common in todays world. In tomorrows world, nano-tech will be the new common technology. It will affect everyone on the planet & may even change civilization. UNDERSTANDING NANOTECHNOLOGY presents the cutting edge of a new technology that will find usage in medicine, space exploration, communications, manufacturing & almost every other aspect of modern society. Imagine getting an injection of smart molecules that can seek out cancer cells & destroy them without hurting any of the surrounding tissue. Imagine a simultaneous space launch via the Shuttle of thousands of robotic probes, each no bigger than an insect & each programmed to do a single task in concert with all the others. And thats just the beginning.... Author Biography SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN is the oldest continuously published magazine in America: for all of that time it has been the leader in communications about science and technology. Long Description Everyone today knows what technology is. But what is nanotechnology Taken from the Greek, nano means one billionth part of a whole. In modern parlance, it means very, very small. Nano-tech is the next step after miniaturization. Cell phones are miniaturized versions of traditional landline phones. Watches are miniature clocks. Desktop computers are miniature versions of the original analog calculating machines. Miniaturization is common in todays world. In tomorrows world, nano-tech will be the new common technology. It will affect everyone on the planet & may even change civilization. UNDERSTANDING NANOTECHNOLOGY presents the cutting edge of a new technology that will find usage in medicine, space exploration, communications, manufacturing & almost every other aspect of modern society. Imagine getting an injection of smart molecules that can seek out cancer cells & destroy them without hurting any of the surrounding tissue. Imagine a simultaneous space launch via the Shuttle of thousands of robotic probes, each no bigger than an insect & each programmed to do a single task in concert with all the others. And thats just the beginning.... Details ISBN0446679569 Author Scientific American Publisher Little, Brown & Company ISBN-10 0446679569 ISBN-13 9780446679565 Format Paperback Imprint Little, Brown & Company Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 620.5 Illustrations Illustrations Short Title UNDERSTANDING NANOTECHNOLOGY Series Science Made Accessible Language English Media Book Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-01-01 Pages 150 DOI 10.1604/9780446679565 UK Release Date 2002-12-01 NZ Release Date 2000-12-31 AU Release Date 2000-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7466585;

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