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"Devices enormously smaller than before will remodel engineering,chemistry, medicine, and computer technology. How can we understandmachines that are so small? Nanosystems covers it all: powerand strength, friction and wear, thermal noise and quantumuncertainty. This is the book for starting the next century ofengineering." - Marvin Minsky

MIT Science magazine calls Eric Drexler "Mr. Nanotechnology."For years, Drexler has stirred controversy by declaring thatmolecular nanotechnology will bring a sweeping technologicalrevolution - delivering tremendous advances in miniaturization,materials, computers, and manufacturing of all kinds. Now, he'swritten a detailed, top-to-bottom analysis of molecular machinery -how to design it, how to analyze it, and how to build it.Nanosystems is the first scientifically detailed description ofdevelopments that will revolutionize most of the industrialprocesses and products currently in use.

This groundbreaking work draws on physics and chemistry toestablish basic concepts and analytical tools. The book thendescribes nanomechanical components, devices, and systems,including parallel computers able to execute 1020 instructions persecond and desktop molecular manufacturing systems able to makesuch products. Via chemical and biochemical techniques, proximalprobe instruments, and software for computer-aided moleculardesign, the book charts a path from present laboratory capabilitiesto advanced molecular manufacturing. Bringing together physics,chemistry, mechanical engineering, and computer science,Nanosystems provides an indispensable introduction to theemerging field of molecular nanotechnology.
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  5. Publication date
    November 11, 1992
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Devices enormously smaller than before will remodel engineering, chemistry, medicine, and computer technology. How can we understand machines that are so small? Nanosystems covers it all: power and strength, friction and wear, thermal noise and quantum uncertainty. This is the book for starting the next century of engineering. -- Marvin Minsky MIT Science magazine calls Eric Drexler Mr. Nanotechnology. For years, Drexler has stirred controversy by declaring that molecular nanotechnology will bring a sweeping technological revolution -- delivering tremendous advances in miniaturization, materials, computers, and manufacturing of all kinds. Now, he's written a detailed, top-to-bottom analysis of molecular machinery -- how to design it, how to analyze it, and how to build it. Nanosystems is the first scientifically detailed description of developments that will revolutionize most of the industrial processes and products currently in use. This groundbreaking work draws on physics and chemistry to establish basic concepts and analytical tools. The book then describes nanomechanical components, devices, and systems, including parallel computers able to execute 1020 instructions per second and desktop molecular manufacturing systems able to make such products. Via chemical and biochemical techniques, proximal probe instruments, and software for computer-aided molecular design, the book charts a path from present laboratory capabilities to advanced molecular manufacturing. Bringing together physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and computer science, Nanosystems provides an indispensable introduction to the emerging field of molecular nanotechnology.

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"Devices enormously smaller than before will remodel engineering, chemistry, medicine, and computer technology. How can we understand machines that are so small? Nanosystems covers it all: power and strength, friction and wear, thermal noise and quantum uncertainty. This is the book for starting the next century of engineering." Marvin Minsky MIT Science magazine calls Eric Drexler "Mr. Nanotechnology." For years, Drexler has stirred controversy by declaring that molecular nanotechnology will bring a sweeping technological revolution delivering tremendous advances in miniaturization, materials, computers, and manufacturing of all kinds. Now, he s written a detailed, top-to-bottom analysis of molecular machinery how to design it, how to analyze it, and how to build it. Nanosystems is the first scientifically detailed description of developments that will revolutionize most of the industrial processes and products currently in use. This groundbreaking work draws on physics and chemistry to establish basic concepts and analytical tools. The book then describes nanomechanical components, devices, and systems, including parallel computers able to execute 1020 instructions per second and desktop molecular manufacturing systems able to make such products. Via chemical and biochemical techniques, proximal probe instruments, and software for computer-aided molecular design, the book charts a path from present laboratory capabilities to advanced molecular manufacturing. Bringing together physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and computer science, Nanosystems provides an indispensable introduction to the emerging field of molecular nanotechnology.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0471575186
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 1st edition (November 11, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780471575184
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0471575184
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.06 x 1.31 x 10.02 inches
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Perry E. Metzger
5.0 out of 5 stars An astonishing tour de force.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2008
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It is rare to see an entire new field of study arise in science and engineering. It is even rarer to see it explored so lucidly by a single mind. "Nanosystems" is an astonishing tour de force.

This book is not light weight. It is not going to be readable for people who do not already have a substantial background in the sciences. It is an in depth and extremely careful analysis of the possibility of the creation of molecular machines and the fundamental physical limits that technology faces. The pages are packed with well described calculations and everything is fully footnoted and referenced.

Some people have criticized Drexler's vision, but is rare that the critics have actually read his work. In almost every case, he has already anticipated and discussed their objections in extraordinary detail. It is, in fact, amazing to see all the problems he has anticipated and analyzed, in depth and with great care.

If you are serious about your interest in nanotechnology, you must read this book. It will take you quite some time, but the information you will gain is invaluable, and much of it is available nowhere else.

My only criticism is that it is long past time for a new edition -- much has been learned in the last 15 years and it would be valuable to have it all collected in one place.
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Phillip S
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and informative.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014
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Bought this title on the recommendation of an existing owner. Very comprehensive work, and considerably more involved that Drexler's earlier, more "general interest" publications.

For those interested in Nanotechnology, and the underlying theory / practicalities / limitations, this would be a very useful introductory to intermediate level text. Makes a good "companion" volume to Robert Freitas's Kinematic Self-Replicating Machines (which whilst not concerned solely with nanotechnology, does have a great deal in common with Drexler's book). Excellent reference list so plenty of opportunity for further directed reading for those who might wish to proceed further.

Overall, a "Very Good Buy"!!
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Alexandre M. Santos
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2006
I think that this book clarifies all the aspects concerning Nanosystems, wrote by Mr. Nanotechnology: what is, how it is viewed, its possibilities.

I recommend for every one that wanna go inside the nanosystem's world.
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Bryce A. Lynch
5.0 out of 5 stars anyway) this is the perfect place to start
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015
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This is the book that started it all: The basic principles of practical machinery built on a molecular scale. The book assumes that you've got a working knowledge of physics, chemistry, and the requisite fields of mathematics underlying them so don't expect any hand holding beyond the introduction. If you're serious about studying nanotechnology (and if you're studying it in college, this is probably your textbook, anyway) this is the perfect place to start.
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Ken Buckingham
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2000
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Dr. Drexler, I carefully studied your book for the first time in February 2000. I studied it once again in August. I now frequently refer to the notes I have made in my copy of your book.
Your book is an excellent guide. Thank you for inviting me to the field of nanotechnology.
Sincerely,
Kenneth L. Buckingham, Founder Tiny Technology, Inc.
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Vladimir Zuzukin
3.0 out of 5 stars Very technical engineering book heavy on rigorous mathematical equations. ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014
Very technical engineering book heavy on rigorous mathematical equations. It is written in the style of an advanced university course book for serious engineering students in a field that has yet to fully materialize. It provides a solid theoretical foundation for the fundamental principles behind nanotechnology.
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Nicodemus
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive treatise on nanotechnology theory
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2000
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An outstanding book exploring the possibilities of nanotechnology in amazing detail. Dense textbook equations and charts fill the pages, but somehow Drexler's well-written prose transitions between complex concepts and offers explanations of technical points.
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david ryan
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L. I. Palmer
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2017
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A book that can be read on many levels. A how we can do nanotech from the inventer.
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aj13
5.0 out of 5 stars 素晴らしい!!
Reviewed in Japan on August 22, 2003
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ナノテクノロジーの基礎や応用について書かれており、Engines ofCreationでの発想を基に、アイディアだけでなく理論に基づいた具体的な説明に進んでいる。
この本は、よくあるカーボンナノチューブや半導体プロセス等の現在ナノテクノロジーといわれている物の上辺の知識を集めた本とは全く違い、
あくまでテキスト的な要素が非常に強く、それらを扱う上での理論やさらに進んだナノシステムについての理論的考察について書かれている。
かなり詳しく説明もされているが、ナノテクノロジーという幅の広い分野を扱っている為、
例えば量子力学や統計力学等の基本的な知識は前提としているので、それらの知識が無いと読むのはかなりつらいと思う。
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GRANNY4
4.0 out of 5 stars An amazing future.
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2017
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It is very advanced, the calculus is beyond my ability but I still understand the concepts of what is being written about, I am very interested in the future of nanobiology and nanoengineering, the reality of nanotechnology in all fields of science is so close, and exciting.
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