Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea

This book is intended to be an introduction to the subject of nanotechnology for the general reader. We will survey the scientific research and business aspects of the field, try to explain the key concepts, provide a look at current developments, and give some thoughts on where nanotechnology is likely to go in the next few years. The book will be approachable and witty, with lots of illustrations and examples.

Table of Contents

Preface.
1. Introducing Nano.
2. Size Matters.
3. Interlude One-The Fundamental Science Behind Nanotechnology.
4. Interlude Two: Tools of the Nanosciences.
5. Points and Places of Interest: The Grand Tour.
6. Smart Materials.
7. Sensors.
8. Biomedical Applications.
9. Optics and Electronics.
10. Nanobusiness.
11. Nanotechnology and You.
Resources.
Glossary.
Index.
About the Authors.

這本書旨在向一般讀者介紹納米技術的主題。我們將概述該領域的科學研究和商業方面，試圖解釋關鍵概念，提供對當前發展的觀察，並對未來幾年納米技術的發展提出一些想法。這本書將易於理解且幽默風趣，並配有大量插圖和例子。

目錄
前言
1. 納米介紹
2. 尺寸的重要性
3. 插曲一：納米技術背後的基礎科學
4. 插曲二：納米科學的工具
5. 重要點和地點：大型導覽
6. 智能材料
7. 感測器
8. 生物醫學應用
9. 光學和電子學
10. 納米商業
11. 納米技術與您
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