A guided webtour for students to learn about Nanotechnology

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Part 1: What is Nanotechnology?

 

Part 2: How Big is Nanoscale?

 

Part 3: How can things be made so small?

 

Part 4: How can we see such tiny things?

 

Part 5: What can nanotechnology be used for?

 

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What have you heard about Nanotechnology? It seems like everybody is talking about it. Sensors and electronics that are smaller than a human hair, nanowires that are stronger than steel, is this stuff for real?

Some truly groundbreaking science is happening right now and you should know about it! Nanotechnolgy promises to give us better computers, stronger materials, and healthier lives.

As you progress through this webtour, you will notice that each external link opens a new window. When you are done reading it, just close the page to return to this guided tour. You can then click on the next link within this page. Have fun!

All you have to do to get started is click on Part 1: What is Nanotechnology?

 

 


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