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| Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology: By K. Eric Drexler; Anchor Books, 1986, ISBN 0385199732. With a Foreword by Marvin Minsky, this is the first and still the classic book on nanotechnology. [Foresight Institute, Online] | | Amazon.com Books: Nanotechnology: Lists books for sale on the topic of the Nanotechnology. Includes descriptions of individual books, reviews and purchase information. | | AsiaNANO 2002: Proceedings of the Asian Symposium on Nanotechnology and Nanoscience 2002: Edited by Masatsugu Shimomura, Teruya Ishihara; World Scientific Publishing, 2002, ISBN 9812383921. Conference proceedings, Tokyo, Japan, 27-29 November 2002, table of contents. [publisher website] | | Chemistry at the Beginning of the Third Millennium: Edited by Luigi Fabbrizzi, Antonio Poggi; Springer-Verlag, 2000, ISBN 0387989889. Accessible treatment of molecular design, supramolecules, nanotechnology and beyond; 15 chapters by specialists. [Publisher website.] | | Designing the Molecular World: Chemistry at the Frontier: Philip Ball; Princeton University Press, 1996, ISBN 0691029008. Accessible survey of new results in many major fields allied with chemistry: molecular electronics, artificial enzymes, smart polymer gels. [Princeton University Press] | | Electrochemical Nanotechnology: In Situ Local Probe Techniques at Electrochemical Interfaces: Edited by Wolfgang J. Lorenz, Waldfried Plieth; John Wiley & Sons, 1998, ISBN 0471575186. Full treatment of interface phenomena at solid state surfaces by local probe methods such as near contact microscopy. [publisher website] | | Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology: Description, picture, links. [Anchor] | | Future Trends in Microelectronics: The Nano Millennium: Edited by Serge Luryi, Jimmy Xu, Alex Zaslavsky; John Wiley & Sons, 2002, ISBN 0471212474. Based on ideas, discussions arising from 3rd Future Trends in Microelectronics (FTM) workshop series, summer 2001. [publisher website] | | Hacking Matter: Levitating Chairs, Quantum Mirages, and the Infinite Weirdness of Programmable Atoms: By Wil McCarthy; Basic Books, 2003, ISBN 046504428X. Programmable matter, via quantum dots, will someday change our lives. Author visits labs of major firms, talks to researchers developing this extraordinary technology. [SFF Net] | | Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology: Edited by William A. Goddard III, Donald W. Brenner, Sergey Edward Lyshevski, Gerald J. Iafrate; CRC Press, 2002, ISBN 0849312000. Examines NEMS applications in many diverse areas. [CRC Press] | | Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology: Edited by Hari Singh Nalwa; Academic Press, 2000, ISBN 0125137605, Volumes 1-5. Won 1999 Award of Excellence in Engineering Handbooks from Association of American Publishers; 140 authors. [Academic Press] | | Highly-Organized Substances and Nanotechnology: 2nd International Conference on Chemistry of Highly-Organized Substances and Scientific Principles of Nanotechnology: Edited by V.B. Alescovskii; John Wiley & Sons, 1999, ISBN 3527298045. Part of macromolecular symposia series, meeting theme: combining isolated effects in studying covalent and non-covalent multinuclear chemical systems. [publisher website] | | Integrated Chemical Systems: A Chemical Approach to Nanotechnology: By Allen J. Bard; Wiley-Interscience, 1994, ISBN 0471007331. Systematic, real world approach to nanosystems, many actual examples, scores of figures and photo illustrations. [John Wiley & Sons] | | Introduction to Nanotechnology: By Charles P. Poole, Jr., Frank J. Owens; John Wiley & Sons, 2003, ISBN 0471079359. Broad, practical overview of topic, gives researchers coverage of developments in nanotechnology outside their fields. [publisher website] | | Key Technologies for the 21st Century: Scientific American: A Special Issue: Edited by Scientific American; W.H. Freeman & Co, 1996, ISBN 0716729482. One of series; treats future of medicine, cyberspace, transport, production, energy, environment, with a nanotechnology focus. [publisher website] | | MEMS and NEMS: Systems, Devices, and Structures: By Sergey Edward Lyshevski; CRC Press, 2002, ISBN 0849312620. Multidisciplinary, forms basis for MEMS, NEMS synthesis, modeling, analysis, simulation, control, prototyping, fabrication. [CRC Press] | | Microelectronics, Microsystems and Nanotechnology: Edited by Androula G. Nassiopoulou, Xanthi Zianni; World Scientific Publishing, 2000, ISBN 9810247699. Conference proceedings, Athens, Greece, 20-22 November 2000, table of contents. [publisher website] | | Molecular Engineering of Nanosystems: By Edward A. Rietman; Springer-Verlag NY, 2001, ISBN 0387989889. Technical introduction. It is growing possible to manipulate biotic tissues and materials the size of individual cells, organelles, molecules. [Publisher's description.] | | Nano-Engineering in Science and Technology: An Introduction to the World of Nano-Design: By Michael Rieth; World Scientific Publishing, 2003, ISBN 9812380736. Technical introduction, starts with quantum mechanical treatment of many-particle problem; focus: molecular dynamics method. [publisher website] | | Nano: The Emerging Science of Nanotechnology: By Ed Regis; Little Brown & Co., 1996, ISBN 0316738522. Overview of short, rapid history of this topic, proponents and opponents, prospects. [Time Warner Bookmark] | | Nanocosm: Nanotechnology and the Big Changes Coming from the Inconceivably Small: By William Illsey Atkinson; AMACOM, 2003, ISBN 0814471811. Lay description of topic, many opinions expressed, not as accurate as it could be. [American Management Association] | | Nanoelectromechanics in Engineering and Biology: By Michael Pycraft Hughes; CRC Press, 2002, ISBN 0849311837. Nanotechnology depends on abilities to manage nanoscale objects via interactions of electric fields, nanoparticles, ambient molecules. [CRC Press] | | Nanomedicine, Volume 1: Basic Capabilities: By Robert A. Freitas Jr.; Landes Bioscience, 1999, ISBN 157059645X, volume 1 of 3. About applying nanotechnology to medicine. [Online] | | Nanoscience: Friction and Rheology on the Nanometer Scale: Edited by E. Meyer, T. Gyalog, R.M. Overney, K. Dransfeld; World Scientific Publishing, 1999, ISBN 9812380620. Technical introduction to nanometer-scale tribology via friction force probe microscopy. [publisher website] | | NanoSPRINT - Visual Science: Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology, with a first volume dealing with carbon nanotubes, their properties, peculiarities and applications. | | Nanosystems Book Review: By Chris Worth. K. Eric Drexler's textbook reviewed, followed by much interesting, lively debate. [Slashdot] | | Nanosystems: Molecular Machinery, Manufacturing, and Computation: By K. Eric Drexler; John Wiley & Sons, 1992, ISBN 0471575186. Large, pioneering technical and mathematical text, may be author's greatest contribution to this field. [publisher website] | | Nanotech Book Reviews: Steve Lenhert reviews his two favorite nanotech books, Travels to the Nanoworld and Nanotechnology. | | Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea: By Mark Ratner, Daniel Ratner; Prentice Hall PTR, 2002, ISBN 0131014005. For non-technical readers, simple, brief, survey, little math; shows how topic works, what's new and next, why it may be next $1 trillion industry. [Prentice Hall PTR] | | Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies: Edited by Mick Wilson, Kamali Kannangara, Geoff Smith, Michelle Simmons, Burkhard Raguse; CRC Press, 2002, ISBN 0849311837. Accessible to nonspecialists, engineers, scientists outside the field, even undergraduates. [CRC Press] | | Nanotechnology: Molecular Speculations on Global Abundance: Edited by B.C. Crandall; MIT Press, 1996, ISBN 0262531372. Accessible to wide audience, with references to technical literature, shows wide range of uses of nanotechnology. [MIT Press] | | Nanotechnology: Research and Perspectives: Edited by B.C. Crandall, James Lewis; MIT Press, 1992, ISBN 0262031957. Overview of presently understood paths to molecule scale engineering. [MIT Press] | | Our Molecular Future: How Nanotechnology, Robotics, Genetics and Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our World: By Douglas Mulhall; Prometheus Books, 2002, ISBN 1573929921. Examines vast potential of new technologies to help us cope with many problems. Site has table of contents, excerpts, news release. [Prometheus Books Publishers] | | Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes: By Riichiro Saito, Gene Dresselhaus, Mildred S. Dresselhaus; Imperial College Press, 1998, ISBN 1860940935. Introductory textbook for graduate students, researchers in condensed matter and solid state physics. [publisher website] | | Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes: Description, information, contents, sample chapters. [World Scientific Publishing] | | Prospects in Nanotechnology: Toward Molecular Manufacturing: Edited by Markus Krummenacker, James Lewis; John Wiley & Sons, 1995, ISBN 0471309141. Result of Foresight Institute 3rd nanotechnology conference; introduction and overview, then topical presentations. [publisher website] | | Quantum Dots: Edited by Elena Borovitskaya, Michael S. Shur; World Scientific Publishing, 2002, ISBN 9810249187. Technical review of all current aspects of quantum dot systems, theory, and technology. [publisher website] | | Review of Nanocosm: By Chris Phoenix. This anti-Drexler book reports on nanotech but suffers from many technical inaccuracies and distortions of work of nanotech pioneers. [KurzweilAI.net] | | Semiconductors for Micro- and Nanotechnology: An Introduction for Engineers: By Jan G. Korvink, Andreas Greiner; John Wiley & Sons, 2002, ISBN 3527302573. Textbook on properties and behavior of semiconductors, how to use them to design and make micro- and nano-systems. [publisher website] | | The First Immortal: By James L. Halperin; Del Rey, Random House, 1998, ISBN 0345420926. Fictionally explores nanotechnology's impact on the human future, special focus on cryonics, life extension. Has author forum, news, information, opinion poll. [Random House] | | The Forge of Mars: By Bruce Balfour; ACE-Oryx, 2002, ISBN 0441009549. Futuristic thriller explores nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, colonizing Mars. Site has science news, author bio, reader's guide, links, Mars photos. [Scribbling Gargoyle Entertainment Corp.] | | The Investor's Guide to Nanotechnology & Micromachines: By Glenn Fishbine; John Wiley & Sons, 2002, ISBN 0471443557. First investment guide to fast emerging industry. In 2000, government and private investment topped $1 billion, should grow exponentially in future. [John Wiley & Sons] | | The Next Big Thing Is Really Small: How Nanotechnology Will Change the Future of Your Business: By Jack Uldrich, Deb Newberry; Crown Publishing Group, 2003, ISBN 1400046890. Introductory lay treatment, very useful for understanding day-to-day and business implications. [Random House] | | Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology Revolution: By K. Eric Drexler, Chris Peterson, Gayle Pergamit; William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1991; Quill (reprint), 1993, ISBN 0688125735. Clear, nontechnical introduction to molecular manufacturing: what it is, and may make possible, dangers and opportunities. [Foresight Institute, Online] | | Understanding Nanotechnology: Edited by Scientific American; Warner Books, 2002, ISBN 0446679569. Accessible overview of this topic, and many profound applications. [Time Warner Bookmark] |
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