Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of
matter at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100
nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel
applications. Encompassing nanoscale science,
engineering, and technology, nanotechnology involves
imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating
matter at this length scale.
www.nano.gov
Nanotechnology: Big Things from a Tiny World is a
new nanotechnology brochure that explains
nanotechnology and its potential. The brochure is
intended for general public use and illustrates
useful concepts such as the size of the nanoscale.
http://www.nano.gov/html/res/200711NanotechnologyBigThingsfromaTinyWorld.html
Whatisananometerandhowbig(small)isit?
A
nanometer (nm) is one billionth of a meter (10-9
meters).
A
human hair is roughly 100,000nm wide.
If you place 10 hydrogen atoms in a line, their
total width would be approximately one nm.
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