| Principles of Nanotechnology: Molecular Based Study of Condensed Matter in Small Systems Contributor(s): Mansoori, G. Ali (Author) |
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ISBN: 9812562052 ISBN-13: 9789812562050 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $57.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: - Gives unified presentation of many of the major principles in nanotechnology: molecular-based study of condensed matter in small systems. - Authored by an expert in the molecular-based study of matter - Accessible to students, yet of interest to experts - Emphasizes the intrinsic beauty of methods of bottom-up nanotechnology - Includes many full-color figures |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Nanoscience - Technology & Engineering | Nanotechnology & Mems |
| Dewey: 620.5 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.1" W x 8.94" (1.36 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This invaluable book provides a pointed introduction to the fascinating subject of bottom-up nanotechnology with emphasis on the molecular-based study of condensed matter in small systems. Nanotechnology has its roots in the landmark lecture delivered by the famous Nobel Laureate physicist, Richard Feynman, on 29 December 1959 entitled "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom." By the mid-1980s, it had gained real momentum with the invention of scanning probe microscopes. Today, nanotechnology promises to have a revolutionary impact on the way things are designed and manufactured in the future.Principles of Nanotechnology is self-contained and unified in presentation. It may be used as a textbook by graduate students and even ambitious undergraduates in engineering, and the biological and physical sciences who already have some familiarity with quantum and statistical mechanics. It is also suitable for experts in related fields who require an overview of the fundamental topics in nanotechnology. The explanations in the book are detailed enough to capture the interest of the curious reader, and complete enough to provide the necessary background material needed to go further into the subject and explore the research literature. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology, a comprehensive glossary is included detailing abbreviations, chemical formulae, concepts, definitions, equations and theories. |