Introduction to Nanotechnology - Softcover

"...a very nice reference text...gives a solid overview of the topics and techniques " (MRS Bulletin, May 2005)

"...a unique text for exploration of nanotechnology basics..." (IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Medicine, March/April 2005)

"The two authors working together have maintained a consistent perspective and level throughout the book." (Physics Today, September 2004)

" well written and nicely illustrated offers a large amount of useful information to those who want to be introduced to the nanotechnologies " (Clinical Chemistry, Vol. 50, No. 2, May 2004)

"The book has achieved its goal of providing a summary and commentary on this subject." (JOM, February 26, 2004)

" the authors have achieved their aims and have hit the right tone and level of treatment should also be suitable for advanced students who are interested in the field " (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2004/43)

" a fascinating overview of nanotechnology and its applications. It offers a complete picture of the diversity of the technology′s applications." (International Journal of General Systems, December 2003)

" nicely designed, highly readable, and stylistically coherent a superb addition to an already first–class lineup of contemporary textbooks on nanotechnology " (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Issue 32:02)

"...an introduction and overview of this innovative and increasingly important area of research..." (Materials Evaluation, August 2003)

"...wonderful introductory overview...an invaluable interdisciplinary look at the science of miniaturization and mesoscopic materials...an important resource for technical administrators and managers, as well as students and individuals..." (Polymer News)

...an excellent introduction to nanotechnology, especially for researchers who do not currently work in the field...provides a fantastic overview of nanotechnology and would appeal to anyone wanting to learn more about this exciting area...a great book... (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine)

"...a very nice reference text...gives a solid overview of the topics and techniques " (MRS Bulletin, May 2005)

"...a unique text for exploration of nanotechnology basics..." (IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Medicine, March/April 2005)

"The two authors working together have maintained a consistent perspective and level throughout the book." (Physics Today, September 2004)

" well written and nicely illustrated offers a large amount of useful information to those who want to be introduced to the nanotechnologies " (Clinical Chemistry, Vol. 50, No. 2, May 2004)

"The book has achieved its goal of providing a summary and commentary on this subject." (JOM, February 26, 2004)

" the authors have achieved their aims and have hit the right tone and level of treatment should also be suitable for advanced students who are interested in the field " (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2004/43)

" a fascinating overview of nanotechnology and its applications. It offers a complete picture of the diversity of the technology′s applications." (International Journal of General Systems, December 2003)

" nicely designed, highly readable, and stylistically coherent a superb addition to an already first–class lineup of contemporary textbooks on nanotechnology " (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Issue 32:02)

...an excellent introduction to nanotechnology, especially for researchers who do not currently work in the field... (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine)

"...an introduction and overview of this innovative and increasingly important area of research..." (Materials Evaluation, August 2003)

"Nanotechnology has given us the tools. . .to play with the ultimate toy box of nature atoms and molecules. Everything is made from it. . . .The possibilities to create new things appear limitless. . ."
Horst Stormer, Nobel Laureate, Columbia University, Lucent Technologies

Currently receiving vast amounts of research funding from government and industry alike, nanotechnology is the science of matter at the scale of one–billionth of a meter or 1/75,000th the size of a human hair. In addition to the numerous advantages provided by this scale of miniaturization, quantum physics effects at this size range provide additional novel properties. By manipulating atoms at this building–block level, scientists can create stronger, lighter materials with tailored properties. Combining research from many disciplines, near–future nanotechnology applications involve everything from scratch–proof glass to internal drug delivery systems to a sugar cube sized computer capable of storing the information from the entire United States Library of Congress.

In this fascinating overview of the field the authors provide broad coverage of nanotechnology and its applications, with an eye toward giving researchers in different areas an appreciation of nanotechnological developments outside their own fields of expertise. Rather than focusing on the latest developments in nanotechnology, the authors use representative examples of research in many fields to focus on the diversity of its applications. Included is coverage of:

• Carbon nanostructures
• Organic compounds and polymers
• Bulk nanostructured materials
• Self–assembly
• Nanostructured ferromagnetism
• Catalysis
• Optical and vibrational spectroscopy
• Biological materials
• Quantum wells, wires, and dots
• Nano machines and devices