Gateway to Nanotechnology

Dr. Paul Sanghera, the best selling author of several books in science and technology, introduces the reader to the huge, complex world of nanotechnology in an easy-to-understand way. The beginner students and professionals in nanotechnology can benefit the most from this book. Also the busy executives and managers will find this book helpful as a quick introduction to nanotechnology. The material is presented in the format of lecture notes, which are self-contained, comprehensive within the scope of the book, and presented in an easy-to-follow logical learning sequence. All concepts are explained from scratch with enough examples and exercises. The book covers a wide spectrum of topics in nanotechnology including science behind nanotechnology; nanomaterial characterization; nanofabrication; nanooptics; Nanoelectronics; Nanobiotechnology; business and applications of nanotechnology; and environmental, health, and safety implications of nanotechnology.