Micro machines : ultra-small world of nano technology

Title
Micro machines : ultra-small world of nano technology

Personal Author EPSB
David. Jefferis

Summary
An introduction to a microscopic universe and fantastic concepts and plans currently being developed by researchers and engineers.

Year Published
2006

Series
Science frontiers

Physical Description
32 p. : col. illus. ; 28 cm.

Note
Includes index, glossary and timeline.

Contents
What are micro machines? -- Building small -- Microscopic MEMs -- Copying nature -- Fantastic fullerenes -- First wave of nano -- Nano doctor -- Medical wonders -- Micro movers -- Explorer swarms -- Nano doom? -- Coming soon?

Program Information
Gr. 5+

Subject
Nanotechnology.

Summary
An introduction to a microscopic universe and fantastic concepts and plans currently being developed by researchers and engineers.

ISBN
9780778728597

Publisher
New York : Crabtree Publishing, c2006.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Norwood620. 5 JEFBook30520000215401Non-Fiction