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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Philosophies of life (such as Extropianism) that seek the continuation and acceleration of the evolution of intelligent life beyond its currently human form and human limitations by means of science ...

transistor

Physics; Nanotechnology

The basic element in an integrated circuit. An on/off switch (consisting of three layers of a semiconductor material) that consists of a source (where electrons come from), a drain (where they go) ...

molecular nanotechnology (MNT)

Physics; Nanotechnology

Thorough, inexpensive control of the structure of matter based on molecule-bymolecule control of products and byproducts; the products and processes of molecular manufacturing, including molecular ...

molecular recognition

Physics; Nanotechnology

A chemical term referring to processes in which molecules adhere in a highly specific way, forming a larger structure; an enabling technology for nanotechnology.

molecular systems engineering

Physics; Nanotechnology

Design, analysis, and construction of systems of molecular parts working together to carry out a useful purpose.

molecular wire

Physics; Nanotechnology

A molecular wire - the simplest electronic component - is a quasi-one-dimensional molecule that can transport charge carriers (electrons or holes) between its ends.

linde scenario

Physics; Nanotechnology

A scenario for indefinite survival of intelligent life. It assumes it is possible to either create basement universes connected to the original universe with a wormhole or the existence of other ...