Understanding the nanotechnology revolution /
Edward L. Wolf and Manasa Medikonda.
- Germany Wiley-VCH 2012
- 204 p.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"A unique introduction for general readers to the underlying concepts of nanotechnology, covering a wide spectrum ranging from biology to quantum computing. The material is simply presented and includes a few mathematical equations, but not mathematical derivations. It also outlines the major contributions to modern technology of physics-based nanophysical devices, such as the atomic clock, global positioning systems, and magnetic resonance imaging"--Publisher description.