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January 24, 2012
GENERAL STUDY FOR USERS---
January 7, 2012
ABOUT NANOTECHNOLOGY—
Q. – What is Nano technology?
(Next revolution in technology – Nanotechnology)
Ans. – Nanotechnology is the study of matter at a miniature level called the nano scale. A
nano meter is equal to one billionth of a meter. Nanotechnology facilitates research on
particles less than one billionth of a meter in diameter, and thus paves way to some
amazing inventions and discoveries.
The biological properties of atoms and molecules are found to greatly differ on a nano
scale, i.e. at 100nm or below compared to what they are in bulk matter. Exploiting this
feature of matter, nanotechnology manipulates single atoms to discover new properties
and then uses these to create improved materials, devices and systems.
Hailed as the technology of the future, it is hoped that nanotechnology will help overcome
some of the biggest challenges mankind. Its interventions are purported to provide cost
effective, renewable energy solutions that reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, take
agricultural production to a new level through genetic improvements and provide a range
of materials that are lighter, smaller and also work smarter!
By- Librarian
January 4, 2012
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