Nanotechnology Understanding Small Systems, Third Edition

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Big Picture and Principles of the Small WorldUnderstanding the Atom: Ex Nihilo Nihil Fit Nanotechnology Starts with a Dare: Feynman's Big Little Challenges Why One-Billionth of a Meter Is a Big Deal Thinking It Through: The Broad Implications of Nanotechnology Gray Goo Environmental Impact: Risks to Ecosystems and Human Health The Written Word The Bus iness of Nanotech: Plenty of Room at the Bottom Line Too Products Homework Exercises References Recommendations for Further Reading Introduction to Miniaturization Background: The Smaller, the Better Scaling Laws The Elephant and the Flea Scaling  Read more... Front Cover Contents Preface Acknowledgments Authors Chapter 1: Big Picture and Principles of the Small World Chapter 2: Introduction to Miniaturization Chapter 3: Introduction to Nanoscale Physics Chapter 4: Nanomaterials Chapter 5: Nanomechanics Chapter 6: Nanoelectronics Chapter 7: Nanoscale Heat Transfer Chapter 8: Nanophotonics Chapter 9: Nanoscale Fluid Mechanics Chapter 10: Nanobiotechnology Chapter 11: Nanomedicine Glossary Back Cover.