Nanotechnology Definition and 154 Threads

I am going into first year Nanotechnology Engineering at Waterloo and I am thinking of transferring to Mathematical Physics in second year. Mathematical Physics starts in second year, but there are required courses from first year Applied Mathematics. I have been told by faculty members at...

Hi all, Just wondering if any of you can recommend some further reading for a Sixth Form student who has just finished the (aptly named) "Nanotechnology for Dummies"? Found it too off subject as far as the scientific processes were concerned and too focussed on the business/industry side. Do...

Homework Statement What is the relationship of the scale of the tool and the scale of the object? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution This refers to nanotechnology. But I'm confused when they state the scale of the tool and the scale of the object. Therefore, would the...

I graduated 5 years ago in Computer Engineering (branch of EE at my school, much in common) and have been working as a software engineer. It's mostly enjoyable/tolerable but I just don't find it intellectually stimulating and satisfying enough, and I don't see a career in this field advancing...

HI I'm a member Actually I'm curious about nano technology/nano engineering but don't much about it, and want to ask a few questions. First, what subject should I prepare for taking nanotechnology? Second what university offers nanotechnology for Bachelor/Master programme? I prefer in Asia...

I absolutely love physics, and I absolutely love engineering. The engineering field I would choose if I do engineering will be molecular engineering/nanotechnology, because I think its awesome, and it is going to be a very powerful technology in the near future. (If I chose physics, I would like...

From what I understand of nanotechnology, a lot of it is based around assembling individual molecules one by one to make superior materials such as graphene and nanotubes. If this is correct, will most materials be made out of carbon in the future (assuming that they are manufactured with...

Like most undergraduates in physics, I'm passionate about what I study and very much would like to have a career as a physicist. However, while I don't mind being poor, I don't want to have to struggle to get hired. I'm also really interested in theoretical work, but I have been admonished that...

I am a student currently studying nanotechnology engineering and I have started to become concerned as to what I am actually going to do with my degree. As odd as this may sound I would like to become a licensed engineer and based on my past work experience can't really see myself being an...

I would love to take have a job in nanotechnology (mainly because it’s an interdisciplinary field). I was considering doing dual degrees, either; - science/ biomedicine - biotechnology/ engineering Which would be the better course? Or is there courses better suited for nanotech? Also, is...

Hello there. I am not sure if this is the right place to post but anyway... I was asked to make a paper for my solid state course concerning one of the following subjects : 1) Nanotechnology 2) Organic Electronics 3) Organic Semiconductors 4) Spintronics I am not sure which one i...

I want to go to USA or Canada for exchange, but where can I study nanotechnology?

Hi I'm member of a group planning an excursion for nanotechnology students, preferably outside Europe. The trip will last three weeks, including five days with content relevant to micro or nanotechnology. Japan is an obvious alternative, the same is the US (maybe California or NY?), but are...

1. After having done some research into which undergraduate degrees (of personal interest) would be most aptly suited to a future career in nanotechnology I have arrived upon the following majors: -CE -NE -Engineering Physics -Materials Science -Physics a. I would like to know what...

1. After having done some research into which undergraduate degrees (of personal interest) would be most aptly suited to a future career in nanotechnology I have arrived upon the following majors: -CE -NE -Engineering Physics -Materials Science -Physics a. I would like to know what...

What exactly is Nanotechnology?

Hi, I am writing an essay on (the possible risks of) nanotechnology, and one of the assignments is to analyze the alternative techniques available. I honestly can't think of any..?! I suppose I could write about the different techniques nanotechnology improves or replaces, but there are so...

I was wondering what undergraduate work one should complete if they wanted to go into this field. Would a bachelors in physics be good enough to pave the way for graduate work regarding this? Thanks!

Since I am about to start college, and I already know I want to go to grad school for nanotechnology, and I was wondering which major(s) I should take in college. I want to use nanoscience to fight diseases and cancers, and hopefully to stop genetic disorders. Initially I wanted to go into...

Might it be possible? Speculation: a fly-sized robot injects a polonium into an unsuspecting victim. How can we defend against such attacks? What other fronts must we protect from nanotechnology - a replicating mechanical virus?

A couple of questions in the context of constructing nuclear weapons: Would it be feasible to refine uranium nanotechnologically? It seems to me that a large number of nano-scale robots or other machines could directly, mechanically sort the atoms of uranium ore (or any other source) - the...

What is a first order approzimation for the electric field to ionize neon? (ioniztion energy 22eV) at atmospheric pressure? Hint: The probability of collision of the electron with the gas molecule is called electron mean free path. The mean free path of the electron at atmospheric pressure in...

I have always wanted to cure cancers and diseases since my mother had breast cancer a while back, and through my love of science and Engineering-robotics(I was looking at ME to get into robotics at first) I came across nanotechnology. Since I want to use nanomachines to work towards cures and...

I find nanotechnology and medicine fascinating. I read this article today and thought I would pass it along. http://www.revophth.com/index.asp?page=1_13901.htm"

I'm still in gr.12 and going to UW next year. Just curious if anyone has an answer to my question. Thanks. Oh by the way, I'll be taking physics, math, chemistry and biology during my 1st year.

I'm interested in going into the field of Nanotechnology, and after speaking to a professor from McGill university, he told me that getting a degree in EE with a minor in physics would be one of the best foundations for grad work in nanotech. Now, the thing is that McGill doesn't actually offer...

I'm really interested in entering the field of nanotechnology in the future. I'm currently a senior in the process of college application, and I know I won't be touching nanotech until I'm in graduate school. I need advice on the specific major that I need to be in in order to work in nanotech...

Well this is coming from someone with limited knowledge about nanotechnology, although from what I've seen, heard, read, it seems like it provides a lot of small solutions? And when i say modern Engineering disciplines, i mean areas like electronics/electrical, mechanical, maybe civil? I've read...

Hi, I'm a high school student thinking about going to Engineering. I don't know which engineering field to choose, but I eventually chose nanotechnology engineering, partly because It is a new field since I thought about it the most. I plan to get an MBA afterwards to get into management...

hi do anyone of you know optical tweezers... these are used in manipulating nanoparticles... any of u if ur working or familiar in nanotechnology or optical tweezers.. it would greatly help me... please reply thanks in advance

In my recent thread, "PF'ers against bad science in journalism", Gokul made a cuutting remark about colloidal silver being labeled a "nanotech" product: I ran into a fascinating follow-up; a recent Nature paper finds that the medieval Damascus blades, whose construction remains a mystery...

can anybody tell me whether nanotechnology is related to materials technology or not?

Hi, I am doing a presentation on nanotechnology and i don't know what the physics of nanotechnology! can someone find me the basics of nanotechnology physics and how it works and everything pleasezZz. And i don't want a site saying "nano is 1 billiont of a meter" because i already know what...

What kinds of engineering or science do I have to major in for becoming a expert in Nanotechnology?

:cool: Hey ya'll, I was wondering, if there anyone has discussed topics dealing with nanotechnology. For instance, what are the latests developments, how far has the cutting edge advanced, aside from sensors is there reasearchlooking into programable nanobots, what sorts of materials...

Hi, I am a freshmen engineering student. I want to be a professional engineering in Nanotechnology field. What kind of engineering do I have to pursue for this technology? And what do you think of the future of this technology?

Where do these fields overlap (if at all) and where do they differ? If one was doing Nanotechnology at the graduate level with a BSc in physics behind them, what kinds of courses would one be taking? What about for Quantum Computing?

could anybody please suggest a good book covering the field of nanotechnology starting from the elementary ideas upto the present developments. THANKS.

I have to pick a topic for a persuasive research paper, and I am quite interested in the nanoteachnology area. I know we have a lot of benefits from the nanoteahnology. But does it have any potential disadvantage or harm due to our society? such as in the biomedical or other area... PS..i am...

What are the schools in Canada that offer something in Nanotechnology as a grad program? What about the US?

About me: I want to work in nanotechnology. For this, I'm currently an undergraduate at the University of Toronto in Engineering Science, Nanoengineering Option. I've finished 2 years so far, and I have 2 left as an undergraduate. The way things are currently going with nanotechnology, any...

I'm looking for a 'popular science book' that gives a good overview of current nanotechnology advancements.

hi guys, I just finished my undergrades in electrical engineering and I am planning to continue to the masters level. Though it wasn't a field of study, i got hooked to physics and i am planning to do my masters in nanotechnology where theoratical physics (specifically quantom mechanics)...

Much is being talked about nanotechnology. I want to know is there any hazards in the products of the nanotechnology.

Please tell the hazards posed by the nanoproducts of the nanotechnology.

I'm the second year physics student and I'm very interested in nanotubes and nanotechnology. Does anybody know any links to e-books and lectures on nanotubes? Thanks!

Does anyone have some nice references to some introductory sites on nanotechnology and fotonics ? regards marlon

What's you all expect the future development of MBE and nanotechnology?

What's the difference between MBE and nanotechnology?

Hello. I am currently living in Detroit and hooked on a syndicated radio program called CoasttoCoast. They deal with all manner of interesting topics - from the cosmos through to who killed JFK. It is a 5 hour long show broadcast night. The other day they had a guest who spoke at length about...