| A Short
Nanotechnology Glossary
Introduction
How to use this book
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| Chapter 1:
Major Trends Affecting the Nanotechnology and MEMS Industry |
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What is Nanotechnology?
A Brief History of Nanotechnology's Rapid Emergence
Trends |
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1) Advances in Microscopes Enable Nanotechnology Research
2) Building Techniques on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
3) Important Innovations in Carbon Structures Fuel the
Demand
For Research
4) Nano Applications in Structures
5) Nano Applications in Optics
6) Nano Applications in Switches and Sensors
7) Nano Applications in Semiconductors and Computer
Memory
8) Nanotechnology Applications in Biotechnology and
Arrays
9) Nanotechnology Applications in Energy, Fuel Cells
and Solar Power
10) Advances and Applications in MEMS
11) Nanotechnology Funding Soars
12) Nanotechnology Safety and Ethics Are a Large Concern
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| Chapter 2:
Nanotechnology Industry Statistics |
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Nanotechnology Overview 2004
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Chapter 3:
Nanotechnology Industry Contacts
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Addresses, Telephone Numbers and World Wide
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Chapter 4:
THE NANOTECHNOLOGY & MEMS 250:
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Who They
Are and How They Were Chosen
Industry List, With Codes
Index of Rankings Within Industry Groups
(THE NANOTECHNOLOGY & MEMS 250 grouped by industry,
and ranked by sales and
profits)
Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by State
Index of Headquarters Location by Country
Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the THE NANOTECHNOLOGY
& MEMS 250 Have Locations
Index of Firms with International Operations
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| Individual
profiles on each of THE NANOTECHNOLOGY 250 |
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Index of Firms Noted
as "Hot Spots for Advancement for Women & Minorities"
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Affiliations
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