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1. Definition and history of nanotechnology
2. Development of nanoelectronics
3. Applications in real life
3. Motto
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“If you can name it, nanotech might be able to do it.”
(http://www.futurenanotechnology.net/)
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1.1. What is nanotechnology?
nano = dwarf (Greek word)
1 nm = 10-9 m
nanotechnology = science and engineering at the scale of
atoms and molecules
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atoms ~ 0.1 to 0.2 nm wide
strands of DNA ~ 2 nm wide
red blood cells ~ 7,000 nm in diameter
human hair ~80,000 nm across
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6. 1.2. History
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“The first concept was presented in 1959 by the famous professor
of physics Dr. Richard Feynman.
He imagined the entire Encyclopaedia Britannica written on the
head of a pin.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanotechnology)
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improving the capabilities of electronic components
increasing the density of memory chips
one terabyte of memory per square inch or greater
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2.1. Nanoelectronics
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reducing the size of transistors used in integrated circuits
“Put the power of all of today's present computers in the
palm of your hand.“ (Stanley Williams)
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improving display screens on electronics devices
reducing power consumption
decreasing the weight and thickness of the screens
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11. 2 GB in 1980s
$80,000
7 GB in 1990s
$200
16 GB in 2010
$5
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2.3. IBM creates 9nm carbon nanotube
transistor that outperforms silicon
“IBM has created a nine
nanometer (9nm) carbon
nanotube transistor (CNT)
which is significantly smaller than
any commercial silicon transistor.”
(http://www.newscientist.com/)
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3.1. Where can we see nanotechnology in
consumer devices and other applications?
computer hard drives
cars
scratch- and wear-resistant paints and coatings
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sunscreens
tennis balls and tennis racquets
metal cutting tools
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3.2. Where can we see nanotechnology in
consumer devices and other applications?
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bandages
packaging
stain-resistant fabrics
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3.3. Where can we see nanotechnology in
consumer devices and other applications?
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3.4. What are the real risks - does nanotechnology pose a
threat to human health or the environment?
job losses
economic disruption of labour markets
prolong our life, improve endurance or even make us a little
bit smarter
movie Transcendence
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