What is Nano Tech?

Nanotechnology-

What is Nanotechnology?

NanoTechnology Definition-Nanotechnology, also known as "NanoTech", is the process and capability to change, control, and alter atoms, molecules, and supra-molecules. Where science, engineering, and technology meet.

What is Nanotechnology?

In a nutshell Nanoscience and nanotechnology can best be described as the science of extremely small "things", thinking on an atomic or molecular level. Nanotechnology is where the collaboration of science and technology work harmoniously together  to basically have the ability to control individual atoms and molecules. What is interesting is that we did not even microscopes that were powerful enough to being able to see on a molecular level up until approximately 30 years ago. None the less, nanoscience and  nanotechnology has come a long way and is currently utilized in a wide variety of applications spanning the fields of engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, medical, manufacturing, along with many other applications in a wide variety of other industries.

Who Invented Nanotechnology?

The concept of nanotechnology was initially brought to light back in 1959 at CalTech University, by a physicist named Richard Feynman, also known as, the "Father of nanotechnology". After years of further research and development of nanoscience and nanotechnology, an Italian scientist achieved success and called the scientific process "Nanotechnology".

What is a Nanometer?

A nanometer is one billionth of one meter, also known as the nanoscale.
Even though nanotechnology is a relatively new branch of science, we have made leaps and bounds with Nanotech and Nanoscience within the past 30 years. In March of 2011, the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies reported that there were over 1300 products available to the public, with 3-4 new products coming to market every week.5 years later, and assuming the rate of new products hitting the market, that would be approximately 2-3,000+ nanotechnology products available for retail to the public.

Where is nanotechnology commonly used?

Commercial products such as- food packaging and products, cosmetics, clothing, sun block, disinfectants, household appliances, etc.
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Nanotechnology in books, on TV, and in the movies-

Nanotech in Books- Nanotechnology has been featured in works of literature as far back as the late 1800’s. In 1881 a Russian write Nikola Leskov created a book called, “The Tale of Cross-eyed Lefty from Tula and the Steel Flea”. Within this book, Nikola wrote about a special text that could only be readable at  through a special microscope with 5 million times magnification.  Other works of literature that include references to nanotechnology would include- Microhands in 1931, The Next Tenants by Arthur C. Clarke,  The Invincible as well as Peace on Earth by Stanislaw Lem, Blood Music by Greg Bear, The Diamond Age by Neil Stephenson,  Prey by Michael Crichton, etc.

Nanotechnology in movies- Terminator 2 , IRobot, GI Joe, James Bond, Agent Cody Banks, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Terminator Genisys, Transcendence,

Nanotechnology on TV-  Star Trek,  Outer Limits, Red Dwarf, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Doctor Who, Stargate and Stargate Atlantis, Knight Rider, Revolution, Generator Rex on Cartoon Network, ...

For more information on Nanotechnology, please visit-
http://www.nanotechia.org/

Written by: Jay Couture