Chapter 1. Introducing Nano

Nanotechnology is truly a portal opening on a new world.

—Rita Colwell Director,National Science Foundation

In this chapter…

  • Why Do I Care About Nano?

  • Who Should Read This Book?

  • What Is Nano? A Definition

  • A Note on Measures

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