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Introduction to mesoscopic physics

By Joseph Imry

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
1997
ISBN
0195101677, 9780195101676, 9781423741008
LCC
QC176.8.M46 I47 1997
Open Library ID
OL810910M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (2535252 bytes)
Series
Mesoscopic physics and nanotechnology 1
Edition
Later printing,
Pages
264\244
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Scanned
yes
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

Mesoscopic physics' refers to the physics of structures larger than a nanometer (one billionth of a meter) but smaller than a micrometer (one millionth of a meter). This size range is the stage on which the exciting new research on submicroscopic and electronic and mechanical devices is being done. This research often crosses the boundary between physics and engineering, since engineering such tiny electronic components requires a firm grasp of quantum physics. Applications for the future may include such wonders as microscopic robot surgeons that travel through the blood stream to repair clogged arteries, submicroscopic actuators and builders, and supercomputers that fit on the head of a pin. The world of the future is being planned and built by physicists, engineers, and chemists working in the microscopic realm.

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