Nanotechnology
A Very Short Introduction
$23.46
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2023
Summary
What is Nanotechnology and how will it affect us? Nanobots, nanoprobes, nanoswarms, nanogenes - the list goes on. Nanotechnology is a staple of science fiction and has a rather chequered history when it comes to public perception: will swarms of sentient nanomachines ultimately take over the world, or will nanotech give us nothing more than improved sun creams? As this Very Short Introduction shows, the science underpinning nanotechnology is equally as fascinating as the best nano-inspired sc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198841104 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0198841108 |
| Author: | Philip Moriarty |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 136g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 110mm x 174mm |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
You Can Find This Book In
Philip Moriarty
Philip Moriarty’s work comprises teaching, research, public engagement (both via online media such as YouTube and in more traditional settings), and popular science writing. His academic career has been based at the University of Nottingham, where he started as a postdoctoral researcher in 1994 and has been a professor since 2005. His work is focused on many topical themes in nanoscience, with a particular focus on single atom/molecule imaging, spectroscopy, and manipulation.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.