Nanotechnology : A Gentle Introduction To The Next Big Idea (Paperback)  | Released: 2003

This book is the technical and business overview of tomorrow's scientific breakthrough. The authors survey the scientific research and business aspects of the field, try to explain the key concepts, provide a look at current developments, and give some tTable of Contents: 1. Introducing Nano. 2. Size Matters. 3. Interlude One-The Fundamental Science Behind Nanotechnology. 4. Interlude Two: Tools of the Nanosciences. 5. Points and Places of Interest: The Grand Tour. 6. Smart Materials. 7. Sensors. 8