Introduction to Nanoscience

by Prof. Vicki Colvin

Rice University Department of Chemistry 
and Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology
Nanoscience is a growing field of research in chemistry, physics and biology with sweeping implications for new technologies.  The Colvin Group presents this Introduction for those wishing to learn more about this exciting field in which we and our colleagues here at Rice University are actively researching.

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Table of Contents

Introduction to Nanoscience

Definition of Nanoscience

How small is “nano” ?

Small Solids Look Different

Edges and Surfaces Matter

Counting the Edges of Nanosolids

Small Solids Act Different

The Color of Small Solids

French Knives and Nanoscience

What really *is* a knife?

Using Size as a Variable

The Color of Nanogold

The Color of Nanogold Pt. II

The Color of Nanogold Pt. 3

The Color of Nanogold Pt. 4

Dial-Your-Color

From Science to Technology

Author: Vicki Colvin 

Email: colvin@rice.edu

Home Page: http://nanonet.rice.edu

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