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The fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology are introduced. The key terminology is defined. The reader is familiarized with the five fundamental interrelated nanodisciplines: nanoelectronics, nanomagnetics, nanophotonics, nanomechanics, and nanobiotechnology. Salient features of these disciplines are described. Three sub-domains of nanoelectronics known as more Moore, more-than-Moore, and beyond CMOS are explained. The association of different nanoscience disciplines with nanoelectronics is brought out. A synthetic treatment of these disciplines is stressed and the key idea of the book is elaborated.
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Review Exercises
Review Exercises
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2.1
Explain the meaning of the word “nano”. What is a nanometer? Give two examples, which will help in imagining how large is a nanometer?
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Define nanoscience and nanotechnogy. In these definitions, can the prefix “nano” be assigned to any physical parameter? If not, what is the restriction?
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Define nanomaterial. Give two examples of nanomaterials and cite two applications of these materials.
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Why are properties of nanomaterials different from those of bulk matter? Give two examples in which a difference of properties is observed as one goes to nano dimensions.
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Correct the statement: As one moves to the nanoscale, copper particles become soft, gold particles look green, and silver particles appear blue in color.
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A cube of side 1 cm is beaten to form a sheet of thickness 1 nm. By what factor will its surface area increase?
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What is the difference between electronics and nanoelectronics? What are the advantages gained in moving to the nanoscale in electronics?
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Explain the concepts of the sub-domains: (i) More Moore, (ii) More-than-Moore and (iii) Beyond CMOS.
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What property of an electron is utilized in spintronics besides its electrical charge?
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What is nanomagnetics? What are its applications?
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How does photonics differ from optics? Define nanophotonics. What are its applications?
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What is nanomechanics? Name its sub-branches.
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What kinds of processes are studied in nanotribology? Where is nanotribology used?
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Explain the following terms and give their applications: (i) nanoelectromechanical systems and (ii) nanofluidics.
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What is nanobiotechnology? How does nanobiotechnology differ from nanotechnology?
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Khanna, V.K. (2016). Nanoelectronics and Synergistic Nanodisciplines. In: Integrated Nanoelectronics. NanoScience and Technology. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-3625-2_2
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