Introduction to Nanotechnology

The prefix 'nano' is derived from the ancient Greek term 'giant'.

A nanometre is equivalent to 1/1000th of a meter.

Materials science and engineering do not play a role in the development of nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology is defined as science, engineering, and technology conducted at the scale of 1 to 100 micrometres.

The concept of nanotechnology was first presented by Richard Feynman in 1949.

Feynman's vision of manipulating individual atoms and molecules to create new structures was quickly implemented by the research community.

Eric Drexler, in his book 'Engines of Creation,' discussed the impact of nanotechnology on a narrow range of technologies.

Nanoscience is primarily focused on materials that have dimensions greater than one micron.

Nanotechnology involves the development of materials and devices that behave similarly at both macroscopic and microscopic scales.

Feynman's vision of manipulating atoms and molecules was a key catalyst for progress in nanoscience and nanotechnology.