Nanotechnology

Journal: Journal of Physics E Scientific Instruments • • IOP Publishing • ISSN: 0022-3735

Abstract

Nanotechnology is concerned with manufacturing to dimensions or tolerances in the range 0.1-100 nm. It plays a key role in many areas including materials processing, mechanical engineering, optics and electronics. Technologies for manipulating materials at or near the molecular level are coming increasingly into use.

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How to Cite this Article

Albert Franks (1987). "Nanotechnology". Journal of Physics E Scientific Instruments. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3735/20/12/001