The next 10 years promises to be an exciting period in the history of computers and networks as nanotechnology takes off to redefine a new level in the way computers are manufactured. It’s not entirely radical as the Lithographic principles behind the manufacturing process can be adopted for nanotech processes. What is revolutionary are the minute molecular-level sizes at which those circuit boards can now be made. This is the core of nanotech – derived from the Greek nano which means tiny. And in this case, we’re talking molecular tiny. In quantitative scientific terms, “tiny” is in the area of a billionth of a meter or around 1/500th the width of a hair strand. That’s “nano” mathematically.
Nanotechnology in Computers
Nanotechnology ushers in a more meaningful and useful age of miniaturization. The Integrated Chip of the 70s did the same thing that was seminal in manufacturing increasingly smaller chips that now power our cellphones and computers. But they have their limits and we have reached that.
With molecule-sized nanotech based manufacturing of processor chips, memory modules and storage devices, these limits can be breached that will eventually bring two things: (1) more powerful, more cost-effective and more power-efficient computers across all platforms, from mainframes down to laptops; and (2) smaller computer footprints for the same power and efficiencies we currently have.
- Nanotech Microprocessors
With greater transistor densities, processor chips these days have grown so powerful that they require more effective cooling systems employing fans and even water-based coolants usually reserved in mainframes. Lithographic technologies that create those wafer thin circuits containing millions of etched transistors have reached practical limits. Nanotechnology’s molecular-level lithography is the next step. Not only will it produce more powerful computer engines, it can make them operate cooler and with less bulk. Associated circuits in the motherboards and even add-on daughterboards like video graphics and sound processors can be integrated into smaller boards so that computers over the next decade can be no larger than the largest cell phones of today.
- Nanomemories
Memory modules in the 1GB to 2GB range are becoming common these days. Even cellphones have memories in that magnitude. But just like processor chips, you have a manufacturing limit to contend with which bears down on the maximum speed, size and powering efficiency of memory chips. Over the next few years, more powerful RAM with higher capacities and speeds but lower costs can be made from nonmagnetic technology.
- Solid State ”hard drives”
Disk drives have likewise reach the size and capacity limits. If you look at your flash drives now commonly sporting 4, 8 and 16 GB capacities, they are all solid state storage devices that hold the promise of greater storage capacities and efficiencies in computers.
They are also immune to physical shocks or mechanical crashes that hard disks are prone to suffer. But they are expensive to produce and have the highest costs per megabyte of memory compared with a 1Terrabyte hard disk we have at this time. Nanotechnology should take care of that. Expect nanotech-based flash drive technology to evolve with higher memory capacity that will eventually make it more cost effective to replace current electro-mechanical hard drives. GP
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Is the development of nanotech in medicine being suppressed by the pharmaceutical companies?
If we could inject ourselves with single-cell sized robots that could be programmed to do anything, wouldn’t that make all medication obsolete? All the theory, and most of the technology is there. It’s just a matter of putting in the cash. By the way, this would cure AIDS also. Your thoughts?
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Water,then energy,then medicine, and screw space we dont need it…Not unless our world becomes polluted…
You have to go through the whole gliding sequence. Then, when you reach the final room, turn hard and go back through the whole thing. When you arrive back in the room with the nanotech, pull up quickly and you should get it.
that is what this kind of technology should be used for. not for keeping track of mans every move or for use in debilitating anothers mind or for biological warfare.
Nanotechnology and nanomachines are incredibly difficult and expensive to make. As it is, you pretty much have to place every atom by hand. If you have to ask this question on yahoo answers, the answer is without a doubt no. You don't have the resources or know-how to build nanomachines.
what where do u have that nonesense from
be more specific…
I'm not sure about cars in our pockets, but nanotech is already happening, and yes it is changing our lives. In its simplest form, materials tailored at the nanolevel (a primitive nanotech) are already in stores. Nanomedicine, especially lab-on-a-chip technology is partially available and promises to revolutionize the way we do medicine. I don't know about some of the crazier promises (smart fog and such), but research at the nanoscale is changing our lives and will continue to do so.
Drug delivery, may be the future??
Nanotechnology like single-cell sized robots, are popular in science fiction, but beyond today's technology. Many research efforts are under way, but thousands of inventions and developments will need to happen before they become a reality.
The theory may be there, but the theory doesn't buy you anything. How many decades from the theory of a jet engine to the first jet fighter?
Some technologies that need to be developed: very small motors, very small computers, very small optical or chemical sensors, assembly of molecular scale devices.
Once it gets close, be assured that the pharmaceutical companies will be working hard to make it a reality. They would love to be able to sell it to you.
Clothing. The clothing will be made to change colors based on the day, or repair itself, clean itself, or even reweave itself into new shapes. Not only will clothing become more "fashionable", but it will become safer too. If someone were to scrape a knee, the clothing might even be designed to harden as the clothing hit the surface.
nanotechnology is alien technology, alien-made, not man-made ! we need to seriously question this type of technology because there’s alot of negative uses for this stuff, & they’re keeping this type of technology out of public inquiry !
they can also latch on to your neurons & use frequencies to change your perceptions of your environment !
You have to buy it. It's a drink I think that you buy out of a machine and it gives you another Nanotech. The first one is one the planet that is green and you need to wear that helmet to breathe.
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The term perhaps that best describes the trend is investor over exuberance. Investors just love to jump on the latest craze. I expect that 90% of nano companies will no longer be around in 5 years as happenend to biotechnology a few years ago. Also remember that early 2000 was the top of the tech bubble. Everything was way overprices. Don't you wish you had sold a few of them short at the top? The darn problem is trying to figure out where the top is.
ok all good then. i too am sorry to hear of ur situation pally.
and yes. good things in life are hard to come by. more people need to think about the good things, not always the bad like alot of people do!
go study, and ur fiery attutude may serve u well over there. well… here’s hopin anyway! loggin off now too, goodnight u two. beer and halo 3 here i come baby yea!
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don’t worry … i feel it in all my hart that it is time for a second renascence for human kind… and that all countries will start anew … in a debt free society …
nwo is going down … and we are simple witnesses to the change of our society … for this millennia. Because it’s all destiny as i learned science has proven.. and i can’t think of any reason behind His grand plan other then this