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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Is the predominant technology used in flat panel displays. The principle that makes the display work is this: A crystalÃ¬s alignment can be altered with an electric current. If the crystal is lined ...

lofstrom loop

Physics; Nanotechnology

An beanstalk-like megaconstruction based on a stream of magnetically accelerated bars linked together. The stream is sent into space, where a station rides it using magnetic hooks, redirects it ...

low-dimension structures

Physics; Nanotechnology

Quantum wells, quantum wire and quantum dots.

matter as software

Physics; Nanotechnology

Autonomous, motile microdevices clearly are on the horizon. They may be regarded as the first step in the evolution of a technology for programming" the structure and properties of material objects ...

meat machine

Physics; Nanotechnology

AKA Cabinet Beast. A box containing assemblers and raw material, within which is formed meat .

mechatronics

Physics; Nanotechnology

the study of the melding of AI and electromechanical machines to make machines that are greater than the sum of their parts.

meme

Physics; Nanotechnology

An idea that replicates through a society as it is propagated through person-to-person interaction, both direct and indirect. Memetics is a field of study that focuses on memes' role in the evolution ...