
Science at the Nanoscale
An Introductory Textbook
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd
1st Edition
Published on 31. July 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
226 pages
978-981-4241-03-8 (ISBN)
Description
Nanotechnology is one of the most important growth areas of this century. Nanoscience, the science underpinning nanotechnology, is a multidisciplinary subject covering atomic, molecular and solid state physics, and much of chemistry. Nanostructures are known to exhibit novel and improved material properties, fundamentally because the physical and chemical properties are very different when dimensions are reduced to the nanometer range.
Suitable for undergraduate students or advanced high school students, this book introduces the basic principles and knowledge needed for students to understand science at the nanoscale. Many ideas proposed in nanotechnology are frontier and futuristic, although some have immediate technological applications. The core scientific principles of all nanotechnology applications, however, are grounded in physics and chemistry. This practical, student-friendly introduction helps students recognize the connections among these various disciplines and how they play a part in nanoscience and technology.
Suitable for undergraduate students or advanced high school students, this book introduces the basic principles and knowledge needed for students to understand science at the nanoscale. Many ideas proposed in nanotechnology are frontier and futuristic, although some have immediate technological applications. The core scientific principles of all nanotechnology applications, however, are grounded in physics and chemistry. This practical, student-friendly introduction helps students recognize the connections among these various disciplines and how they play a part in nanoscience and technology.
Reviews / Votes
"This book provides a very detailed and interesting overview of the fundamental principles of nanoscience, discusses the background of several nanoscience experimental techniques, and sheds light on some of the visionary and important applications in the truly interdisciplinary area of nanotechnology. The book will be a useful reference for graduate students and is expected to attract the attention of not only new graduate students but also senior scientists interested in the fascinating area of nanoscience and nanotechnology and those who are involved in a wide spectrum of disciplines ranging from physics, chemistry, surface science, spectroscopy, materials science and engineering to medicine."-Prof. Wael Mamdouh and Prof. Flemming Besenbacher, University of Aarhus, Denmark
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Singapore
Singapore
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Postgraduate
Illustrations
28 s/w Abbildungen, 115 farbige Abbildungen
115 Illustrations, color; 28 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
460 gr
ISBN-13
978-981-4241-03-8 (9789814241038)
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Andrew T. S. Wee | Chorng Haur Sow | Chin Wee Shong
Science at the Nanoscale
An Introductory Textbook
E-Book
04/2016
1st Edition
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd
€47.49
Available for download
Persons
Andrew T. S. Wee, Chorng Haur Sow, Chin Wee Shong
Author
National University of Singapore, Singapore
National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Content
Introduction and Historical Perspective. Classical Physics at the Nanoscale. Brief Review of Quantum Mechanics. From Atoms and Molecules to Nanoscale Materials. Surfaces at the Nanoscale. Low-Dimensional Nanostructures. Formation and Self-Assembly at the Nanoscale. Nanotools and Nanofabrication. Future Trends. Index.