Computer on a Needle: Nanoelectronics

Author: Huazhong Yi
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Nanoelectronics is one of the forefronts of international technology today. It is the intersection of nanotechnology and information technology. Especially, the computer the size of a grain of sand, which was once only a fantasy, will play a significant role in various fields such as defense, communications, security, information storage, automatic control, biomedicine, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Based on over a decade of research experience, the author discusses six potential directions of nanoelectronics, including molecular computers, in an accessible and engaging manner, avoiding the use of complex numbers and advanced theories. It is suitable for non-professionals with high school education or above for reading and reference.