Researching Scaling Laws for Nanotechnology

[matthewbanar]

Does anyone know of any particularly good texts on scaling laws?
I'm doing some research into nanotechnology, and I'd like some valuable references.

If you're unfamiliar, scaling laws are just like they sound: mathematical relationships describing, as one application, mechanical concepts as something is scaled down.

A biological example would be how a larger elephant can barely move, while an ant can lift a great deal more than its own body weight, while it can be shown that their muscle fibers are roughly the same.

Anyway.

 

[Valerie Park]

1. "Nanotechnology: Scaling Laws and Design Rules" by Douglas S. S. Stepanek, is a great text for understanding scaling laws and their applications to nanotechnology. 2. "The Physics of Nanosystems" by Thomas J. Coutts is another fantastic resource for learning about scaling laws and their application to nanotechnology. 3. "Fundamentals of Nanoscale Science and Technology" by Alexander V. Neimark is another great book that covers the fundamentals of scaling laws, including detailed explanations and examples. 4. "Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience" by Mark A. Ratner and Daniel Ratner is an excellent text on the basic principles and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology, including scaling laws.

 

[sir-pinski]

Hi there,

I am also interested in researching scaling laws for nanotechnology and I have come across a few helpful texts that I would recommend.

1. "Scaling: Why is Animal Size so Important?" by Knut Schmidt-Nielsen
This book explores the concept of scaling laws in biology and how it applies to animals of different sizes. It also delves into the implications for nanotechnology.

2. "Scaling in Biology" by James H. Brown and Geoffrey B. West
This text provides a comprehensive overview of scaling laws in biology, including discussions on metabolism, growth, and other physical and physiological factors.

3. "Scaling: Why is Animal Size so Important?" by Geoffrey B. West
This book takes a more mathematical approach to scaling laws and discusses the underlying principles and theories behind it.

I hope these recommendations are helpful for your research. Good luck!