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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zeptosecond

Physics; Nanotechnology

One-billion-trillionth of a second, or 10 -21 second. Because nuclear movement takes place so quickly, scientists would need a pulse of light lasting just one zeptosecond to observe them. Johns ...

adensoine triphosphate

Physics; Nanotechnology

A chemical compound that functions as fuel for biomolecular nanotechnology having the formula, C10H16N5O13P3.

assembler

Physics; Nanotechnology

A general-purpose device for molecular manufacturing capable of guiding chemical reactions by positioning molecules. A molecular machine that can be programmed to build virtually any molecular ...

An instrument able to image surfaces to molecular accuracy by mechanically probing their surface contours. A kind of proximal probe. .... A device in which the deflection of a sharp stylus mounted on ...

atomic manipulation

Physics; Nanotechnology

Manipulating atoms, typically with the tip of an STM.

atomistic simultations

Physics; Nanotechnology

Atomic motion computer simulations of macromolecular systems are increasingly becoming an essential part of materials science and nanotechnology. Recent advances in supercomputer simulation ...

atomspheric carbon extractor (ACE) paste

Physics; Nanotechnology

Harvests the greenhouse gases for Carbon, to be used for diamondoid fabrication. Larger than most pastebots, because it has to be collectible afterwards. A well-designed paste could harvest 100X or ...