[Audio] Introductory Seminars on What is Nanotechnology?

Episodes

1. 9

   Energy and Nanoscience A More Perfect Union

   Huge problems of energy and sustainability confront the science/engineering community, mankind, and our planet. The energy problem comes in many dimensions, including supply, demand, conservation, transportation, and storage. This overview will stress the nature of these problems, and offer a few...

   Mar 29, 2009
2. 8

   DragonflyTV Nano – Using the Power of Television to Introduce Middle School Children to Nanotechnology

   DragonflyTV is a PBS science series for children, broadcast nationwide and on the internet. DragonflyTV models authentic science inquiry through its unique approach: In each episode, ordinary kids conduct their own inquiry-based investigations, modeling the inquiry process and communicating...

   Jan 15, 2009
3. 7

   Thinking Small

   There is an overwhelming need on the part of the research community to explain our efforts in nanoscale science and engineering to the general public. To do so effectively there is also a need to catalogue the public's understanding of nanotechnology especially with respect to their ability to...

   Apr 18, 2008
4. 6

   Nanoscience at Work: Creating Energy from Sunlight

   Professor Paul Alivisatos introduces the Helios Project for the 2007 'Science at the Theater' series at Berkeley Repertory Theater in Berkeley, California. He discusses how Helios Project researchers use nanotechnology in the efficient capture of sunlight, and its conversion to electricity to…

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   Jun 13, 2007
5. 5

   Why is Nanotechnology Multidisciplinary? A perspective of one EE

   The field of nano science and nano-technology covers broad areas of expertise. Classical fields of Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering all are involved in the "new" field. Nano research and development is therefore multidisciplinary. This...

   Oct 30, 2006
6. 4

   A Gentle Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

   While the Greek root nano just means dwarf, the nanoscale has become a giant focus of contemporary science and technology. We will examine the fundamental issues underlying the excitement involved in nanoscale research - what, why and how. Specific topics include assembly, properties,...

   Feb 13, 2006
7. 3

   Quantum Dots

   Quantum Dots are man-made artificial atoms that confine electrons to a small space. As such, they have atomic-like behavior and enable the study of quantum mechanical effects on a length scale that is around 100 times larger than the pure atomic scale. Quantum dots offer application...

   Sep 26, 2005
8. 2

   Nanomaterials: Quantum Dots, Nanowires and Nanotubes

   What is a quantum dot? What is a nanowire? What is a nanotube? Why are these interesting and what are their potential applications? How are they made? This presentation is intended to begin to answer these questions while introducing some fundamental concepts such as wave-particle duality…

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   Aug 10, 2005
9. 1

   Introduction to Nanometer Scale Science & Technology

   This seminar will provide an introductory overview for non-experts of the emerging field of nanometer scale science and technology. The following topics will be emphasized: (1) historical background and motivation for the study of nanometer scale phenomena; (2) strategies for controlling the...

   May 25, 2005