Microtechnology: The key to the technical challenges of the 21st century
Through the ages each culture and civilization has expressed its values and world view in the form of monuments derived from its most advanced and valued technologies. From pyramids to cathedrals, skyscrapers and moon rockets, our technology has enabled us to leave our mark on the landscape and in the minds of our people. In the 21st century, the compelling technology will be that of the micro-world, enabling the fabrication of structures with features smaller than the wavelengths of light. Such structures will allow use to monitor and control electrical, chemical, and optical phenomena in ways never before imagined. As in the past we will continue to create monuments, but the technological monuments of the 21st century will likely be viewed through a microscope. This report provides a discussion of microtechnology in the 21st century.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 10192204
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-115147; CONF-9308168-2; ON: DE94000403
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: International seminar on planetary emergencies,Erice (Italy),19-24 Aug 1993; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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