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From Micro to Nano : The Emergence of Nanotechnology
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One billionth of a meter, a distance the width of four silicon atoms: that's nanoscale, where a speck of dust would seem as large, relatively speaking, as a planet. This program travels around the ...
One billionth of a meter, a distance the width of four silicon atoms: that's nanoscale, where a speck of dust would seem as large, relatively speaking, as a planet. This program travels around the world to immerse viewers in the concept of nanotechnology. By spotlighting nanotech luminaries-Harold Kroto, Gerd Binnig, James Heath, Sumio Iijima, James M. Tour-and innovations such as fullerenes, nano-cars, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanohorns, From Micro to Nano creates a compelling composite picture of how nanotechnology came to be-and how it is being put to use. A clip of the incomparable Richard Feynman is also included. Produced by La Compagnie des Taxi-brousse in partnership with UER/EBU, EEC DG Research, CNC, Region L-R, PROCIREP-ANGOA, France5, UR, RTBF, and TFO.
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- Creator
- La Compagnie des Taxi-Brousse
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2010], c2009
- Series
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (52 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- data file
- ISBNs
- 9781616166946
- OCLC
- ocn712803205
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 27, 2010.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Closed-captioned.
- What Is a Nano? (2:43) -- Birth of the Nanoworld (2:51) -- First Ideas About Nanotechnology (3:25) -- Quantum Mechanics (2:40) -- Breakthrough in Microscopy (3:33) -- World of Atoms (3:25) -- Molecular Machines (1:46) -- Nano-Cars (3:05) -- Carbon Nanotube and Materials Science (3:59) -- Attributes of Nanotubes (2:59) -- Strength of Nanotubes (2:33) -- "Pope" of Nanotechnology (3:13) -- Global Commitment to Nanotechnology (1:21) -- Sports Equipment and Nanotubes (2:06) -- Nanotechnology's Applications (2:36) -- Global Interest in Nanotechnology (1:41) -- Nanotechnology in Developing Countries (2:05) -- University Infrastructure and Nanotechnology (3:21)