Nanotechnology is radically altering the world in ways almost unimaginable in only the very recent past. With applications in arenas from medicine and science to warfare and even the world of sports, nanotechnology opens the doorway to a vast array of breathtaking possibilities. In this series of clearly articulated lectures, Professor Deborah Gibbs Sauder explores the world of nanotechnology and all its astounding applications, while also examining the ethical issues raised by the science and the impact nanotechnology is having on big business.
Lecture 1 Introduction and Overview
Lecture 2 The Metric System
Lecture 3 "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom"
Lecture 4 Why Size Matters
Lecture 5 The Chemical Building Blocks of Nano
Lecture 6 Some Essential Physics
Lecture 7 "Seeing" Nanostructures
Lecture 8 Building Nanostructures
Lecture 9 Nanoscale Sensors
Lecture 10 Nanotechnology and Medicine
Lecture 11 Nanotechnology, Optics, and Electronics
Lecture 12 Nanotechnology and Energy
Lecture 13 Smart Materials
Lecture 14 Nanotechnology Ethics