Nanoscale Science and Technology - by Robert Kelsall & Ian W Hamley & Mark Geoghegan (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Die Nanotechnologie ist ein relativ junges, stark aufstrebendes Forschungsgebiet. Durch seine ausgeprägte Interdisziplinarität müssen sich Absolventen der einzelnen naturwissenschaftlichen Fachrichtungen (etwa Physik, Chemie, Materialwissenschaften) gezielt weiterbilden, um in die Nanotechnologie einsteigen zu können. Als eines der ersten einschlägigen Bücher bereitet dieses Werk das Gebiet praxisorientiert und anschaulich speziell für diesen Zweck auf.

From the Back Cover

Nanoscale Science and Technology covers the whole spectrum of nanotechnology, from electronic and magnetic nanostructures to molecular self-assembly and bio-nanotechnology. Written by a team of experts, this book offers specialist analyses of each particular topic, all seamlessly integrated into a fully cross-referenced volume.

Maintaining an interdisciplinary approach that addresses aspects of physics, chemistry, biology, materials science and electronic engineering, this book:

• presents a coherent approach to nanoscale sciences, consistent in technical level, extent of coverage, and educational style;
• illustrates important features of each individual area of investigation, using representative examples of research results; and
• discusses the key breakthroughs and future development of nanoscale science and technology.

Nanoscale Science and Technology provides an invaluable resource for all who are entering the field of nanotechnology. It is an essential tool for graduates studying nanotechnology-related subjects at postgraduate level, postdoctoral research assistants and final year undergraduates taking nanotechnology options or projects. Industrial research scientists and research directors will also find this book to be an important reference.

Review Quotes

"...a refreshing work, a very readable introduction to nanotechnology..." (CHOICE, February 2006 )

" ...the book reads well (and) abounds with instructive diagrams ..." (Chemistry World, July 2005)

About the Author

Robert W Kelsall is Course director for the joint Leeds/Sheffield MSc in Nanoscale Science and Technology, which was one of the first (and is currently one of the largest) taught postgraduate nanotechnology programmes to be established in Europe. Ian Hamley and Mark Geoghegan are both actively involved in the delivery of the course. All three Editors manage substantial research programmes covering low-dimensional semiconductor devices, structured surfaces and interfaces, polymers and soft matter.