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Is it possible to create something nano (nanocircuits, nanomachines, etc) at home? Why or why not? Examples?
Create Nanomachines at Home: Possible? Examples
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the feasibility of creating nanomachines or nanocircuits at home, exploring various perspectives on the practicality, methods, and limitations involved in such endeavors.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants argue that creating nanomachines at home is not feasible due to the limitations of visibility and the need for specialized equipment like electron microscopes.
- Others suggest that while direct creation may be impractical, simulating nanomachines on computers is a viable alternative that avoids the need for physical construction.
- A participant humorously proposes a method to create a "nano shaker" using sound vibrations, indicating a more experimental approach.
- There is mention of solvent-based systems for producing nanoparticles, suggesting that with careful control of conditions, such processes could be conducted in a home setting.
- Some participants express skepticism about the practicality of home-based nanotechnology, while others highlight the existence of tools and methods that could potentially allow for such activities.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the possibility of creating nanomachines at home. Multiple competing views are presented, with some emphasizing the impracticality and others suggesting potential methods or alternatives.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the need for specialized equipment for visualization, the complexity of the processes involved in creating nanostructures, and the varying interpretations of what constitutes "creating" at the nanoscale.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to those exploring DIY science, nanotechnology enthusiasts, and individuals curious about the intersection of home experimentation and advanced scientific concepts.
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cronodragon said:
You DO know, of course, that you cannot see with your eyes something that is of a nano-scale size, don't you? Now unless you have an electron microscope handy in your home, how are you to create such things and know you have created them when you can't see it?
Zz.
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cronodragon said:
No it is not, because they are too smallThe only thing you can do is simulate their behaviour on pc's. as a matter of fact, this way of working is becoming more important because simulations avoid scientists from having to build such objects at each processing step...Well, i am being a bit naive here, but nevertheless it is close to the general truth
http://www.imec.be/ovinter/static_research/research.shtml
marlon
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Entropy
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Sure, my cells do it all the time.
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cronodragon
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Where can I find a nano-simulator?
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marlon
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cronodragon said:
what exactly do you mean by nano simulator ?
marlon
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DaTario
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I guess I can suggest you how to produce a nano shaker. Get a drop of water and put it on a solid marble bench of you kitchen. Now start singing somewhat near the drop one note, near 440 Hz. It is done. By adjusting your distance to the drop you can manage to put the drop to vibrate with nano scale amplitudes.
Not expecting to be taken seriously,
Sincerely yours
DaTario
Not expecting to be taken seriously,
Sincerely yours
DaTario
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cronodragon said:
There are functions that can be used to manipulate 'unseen'<> 'somethings'.
Here for instance:http://www.npl.co.uk/materials/functional/definitions.html
you can learn about definations of what can be real.
You need structures, nano-anythings are real things, manipulated into forming repeating 'uncomplex' structure's.
I do not envisige a nano 'F.A.CUP' be played out with a football made of this:
http://enews.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive/backyball-transistor.html
But who knows
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i don't know if previous posters are aware of this, but solvent-based systems are used to make nanoparticles as well...these are your typicalchemistry type of setup, where temperature, reaction time, and solvation are carefully controlled. not a big deal, and definitely doable in someone's garage.
visualizing them, however, yes you would need something like an SEM or ideally an AFM. SEMs these days are cheap - i saw one on ebay once for $3,000.
visualizing them, however, yes you would need something like an SEM or ideally an AFM. SEMs these days are cheap - i saw one on ebay once for $3,000.
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