Nanotechnology: exploiting the fourth independent degree of freedom - Small Times

Nanotechnology: exploiting the fourth independent degree of freedom - Small Times: "Executive overview
The many thoughtful definitions of nanotechnology offered in the media and literature in recent years do well in conveying a general idea. However, the most salient point, the essence of nanotechnology, is ignored or possibly unnoticed by most. At the heart of nanotechnology is the exploitation of size as an independent, fourth degree of freedom. This rarely acknowledged fact is discussed and examples presented."