Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience [Paperback]

Edward L. Wolf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2004 | ISBN-10: 3527404074 | ISBN-13: 978-3527404070 | Edition: 1

Providing the first self-contained introduction to the physical concepts, techniques and applications of nanotechnology, this is of interest to readers grounded in college chemistry and physics. As such, it is suitable for students and professionals of engineering, science, and materials science and to research workers of varied backgrounds in the interdisciplinary areas that make up nanotechnology.
The author covers the spectrum from the latest examples of nanoscale systems, quantum concepts and effects, self-assembled nanosystems, manufacturing, scanning probe methods of observation and fabrication, to single-electron and molecular electronics. In so doing, he not only comprehensively presents the scientific background, but also concludes with a look at the long-term outcomes.

Editorial Reviews

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"This book certainly belongs in any library that serves a technically oriented clientele be it engineering, physics, chemistry or medicine." (E-STREAMS, February 2006)

"…an interesting and useful book. Its breadth of coverage and extensive list of references will certainly provide scientists in related field an effective entry point to nanoscience/nanotechnology." (Journal of Chemical Education, November 2005)

"... provide a good foundation for thinking about the applications of nanotechnology, and the book is well illustrated, including explanatory diagrams to assist in the understanding of scientific principles.... This book has the potential to become a helpful textbook for students interested in nanoscience." (ChemPhysChem)

"The text provides clear motivations for the growing interest in nanotechnology, and then later expands on the science and technology in detail. Background science tutorials and homework problems are woven in throughout the text... It is refreshing to see that Wolf provides both physical and biological examples of interesting functional nanostructures... The book provides a clear introduction to nanophysics for beginning students or for interdisciplinary researchers needing a crash course in nanophysics." (MRS Bulletin, November 2005)

From the Back Cover

Providing the first self-contained introduction to the physical concepts, techniques and applications, the author covers the entire spectrum from the latest examples of nanoscale systems right up to single-electron and molecular electronics. Besides comprehensively presenting the scientific background, he also concludes with a look at the long-term outcomes.

From the contents:

• Introduction
• Systematics of Making Things Smaller
• What are limits to Smallness?
• Quantum Nature of the Nan world.
• Quantum Consequences for the Macroworld.
• Self-assembeld Nanostructures in Nature and Industry
• Physics-based Experimental Approaches to Nanofabrication and Nanotechnology
• Looking into the future

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Product Details

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (November 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527404074
• ISBN-13: 978-3527404070
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,545,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fundamental approach to the field, January 2, 2005

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This review is from: Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience (Paperback)

Wolf explains from the vantage of a physicist what exactly is nanophysics, and what the engineering implications might be. He describes how the size of atoms, at 0.1 nanometers or so, sets a natural lower limit, and how the scale of nanometers lets us see and use quantum phenomena for designing new materials.

A solid background in quantum mechanics would not be remiss, before trying this book. Wolf offers a bottoms-up approach to understanding the various branches of nanotech research, which is currently burgeoning.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook, March 19, 2007

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N. Konofaos (Patras, Greece) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience (Physics Textbook) (Paperback)

This excellent textbook presents the basic concepts of Nanotechnology and Nanophysics in a well structured, solid manner, without leaving any aspects unattached. It is updated, with references to recently published work in top rated journals. The main advantage of the book is the wide spectrum of the issues covered, ranging from biology to quantum computing, allowing future applications to be tackled by the students easier.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good technical discussion of the playing field, February 18, 2012

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Pan Gname (ball of dirt, sol system, milky way, only known universe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience (Physics Textbook) (Paperback)

This had a good quantitative take on the subject natter that I found refreshing. It also serves as a nice field survey of what is happening out there.