Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Europe.

Abstract

The subject of nanoscience and/or nanotechnology is of considerable interest as a rapidly expanding frontier of research. This report documents information gathered at 44 laboratories in Europe by the author over a six month period. Research activities in physics, electronics, materials, chemistry, and biotechnology are included. Fundamental advances in fabrication, characterization, and utilization of nanostructures are presented. Areas of greatest interest include nanostructures for electronic and optical materials and devices, sensors, and other applications envisioned. Research programs covered include lithography, materials, self-assembly, local probes, transport properties, quantum dots and wires, surface film behavior, some magnetic and optical behavior, including nonlinear spectroscopy, high frequency device behavior, and mechanical measurements at nanodimensions. A short description of the environment at each laboratory visited is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 30, 1994
Accession Number
ADA290214

Entities

People

  • William A. Tolles

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Electronics Industry
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymeric Films
  • Power Electronics
  • Semiconductors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics
  • Quantum Computing