Buch, Englisch, 262 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm
Precision Engineering for Next-Generation Materials
Buch, Englisch, 262 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm
Reihe: Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology
ISBN: 978-3-032-35323-8
Verlag: Springer
This book explores the cutting edge where nanoscience meets picotechnology, the realm of sub-nanometer precision and atomic-scale control. It brings together advances in materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering to reveal how manipulating matter at the nano- and pico-scales is transforming material design, functionality, and performance. The discussion moves from the fundamentals of quantum behavior, atomic interactions, and surface phenomena to the latest fabrication and characterization tools, including atomic-scale lithography, high-resolution microscopy, scanning probe methods, and in situ spectroscopies. Along the way, it showcases breakthroughs in smart materials, quantum dots, two-dimensional systems, and molecular machines built from the atom upward.
With a forward-looking perspective, the book examines how these innovations intersect with synthetic biology, quantum computing, energy storage, and neuromorphic engineering, while also addressing speculative directions, ethical considerations, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in autonomous nano-pico design. Written for researchers, engineers, and graduate students, it bridges the conceptual and technological divide between the nano and pico worlds, inspiring innovative strategies for creating the next generation of materials and systems.
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The Evolution of Scale in Materials Science Explores the historical trajectory from macro- to nanoscale materials, setting the stage for pico-level manipulation.- Defining the Nano–Pico Interface Clarifies distinctions between nano and pico dimensions, including relevant metrics, physical phenomena, and scale-specific behaviors.- Quantum Phenomena in Confined Dimensions Examines how quantum mechanics governs material behavior at nano–pico scales, including tunneling, quantization, and coherence.- Tools and Techniques for Pico-Level Characterization Covers advanced imaging and measurement tools such as aberration-corrected TEM, scanning probe microscopy, and atomic-scale spectroscopy.- Precision Engineering at the Atomic Level Techniques for atom-by-atom construction using molecular beam epitaxy, atomic layer deposition, and STM-based manipulation.- Bottom-Up and Top-Down Integration Strategies Hybrid approaches for connecting nano and pico features in real-world devices and materials systems.
