"Essentials of Nanotechnology" by Jeremy Ramsden (Repost)

This book introduces the reader to the world of Nanotechnology, and explains the basic concepts and definitions regarding choice of materials, then it proceeds to discuss the areas of application.

Contents
Guide to the reader
1. What is nanotechnology?
1.1 Defi nitions
1.2 History of nanotechnology
1.3 Context of nanotechnology
1.4 Further reading
2. Motivation for nanotechnology
2.1 Materials
2.2 Devices
2.3 Systems
2.4 Issues in miniaturization
2.5 Other motivations
3. Scaling laws
3.1 Materials
3.2 Forces
3.3 Device performance
3.4 Design
3.5 Further reading
4. Nanometrology
4.1 Imaging nanostructures
4.2 Nonimaging approaches
4.3 Other approaches
4.4 Metrology of self-assembly
4.5 Further reading
5. Raw materials of nanotechnology
5.1 Nanoparticles
5.2 Nanofi bres
5.3 Nanoplates
5.4 Graphene-based materials.
5.5 Biological effects of nanoparticles
5.6 Further reading
6. Nanodevices
6.1 Electronic devices
6.2 Magnetic devices
6.3 Photonic devices
6.4 Mechanical devices
6.5 Fluidic devices
6.6 Biomedical devices
6.7 Further reading
7. Nanofacture
7.1 Top-down methods
7.2 Molecular manufacturing
7.3 Bottom-up methods
7.4 Intermolecular interactions
7.5 Further reading
8. Bionanotechnology
8.1 Biomolecules
8.2 Characteristics of biological molecules
8.3 Mechanism of biological machines
8.4 Biological motors
8.5 The cost of control
8.6 Biophotonic devices
8.7 DNA as construction material
8.8 Further reading
9. New fi elds of nanotechnology
9.1 Quantum computing and spintronics
9.2 Nanomedicine
9.3 Energy
9.4 Three concepts
9.5 Further reading
10. Implications of nanotechnology
10.1 Enthusiasm
10.2 Neutrality
10.3 Opposition and scepticism
10.4 A sober view of the future
10.5 Further reading
Index

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