A look at the fundamental concepts behind nanotechnology

by B. Leslie Baird

"What is nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is something very small and yet very large. One nanometer is one billionth of a meter, 10 to the minus 9. By size, a nano is difficult to even imagine but the technology that nanotechnology offers is huge."

This is the first paragraph. In this article Leslie goes to briefly explain the beginning of nanotechnology and things like quantum effects and nanoionics. It's a good, quick read. Here's the link.

http://www.helium.com/items/1939800-a-look-at-the-fundamental-concepts-behind-nanotechnology