15-09-2017, 03:30 PM
Mesotechnology describes a field of budding research that could replace nanotechnology in the future as the primary means of controlling matter along scales ranging from a group of atoms to microscopic elements. The mesos prefix comes from the Greek word mesos, which means medium, so the technology covers a range of length scales as opposed to nanotechnology that deals only with the smallest atomic scales.
describes very well the phenomena of the atomic to the nanoscale, whereas the classic Newtonian Mechanics describes the behavior of the objects in the microscale and upwards. However, the scale of length in the center (although the term itself is still fairly new, the general concept is not.) Many fields of science have traditionally focused on discrete individual elements or large statistical collections where many theories have been successfully implemented. field of physics, for example, Quantum Mechanicsmesoscale) is not well described by either theory. Similarly, psychologists focus strongly on the behavior and mental processes of individuals, while sociologists study the behavior of large social groups, but what happens when only 3 people are interacting, this is the mesoscale.
Nanotechnology has seen a lot of hype during its onset, but this is common to all new technology. The cycle usually begins with a huge exaggeration that leads to expectation, through deep disappointment to the point where really useful material is produced. The fun part is that by then nobody notices more, but this does not make the breakthroughs less dramatic.
After some readings, it would seem that the most appropriate term for this emerging science is mesotecnology. This covers a much wider range of scale from the more familiar world of millimeters (milliseconds if your US) to the atomic scales. Surprisingly, some of the fiction seems to be true. Among the research fields one of the most popular is medical science. Yes, they are really trying to develop technology that can detect, prevent or repair damage caused by the disease from within your body. It also turns out that nanotechnology is already in daily use from automotive catalytic converters to automatic cleaning windows. Unsurprisingly, the military is funding the work to develop a batch of weapons, body armor and other treats, but its deposits already use highly reactive nanoparticles for an additional effect.
As with all new materials there are concerns about possible harmful effects on the environment due to exposure. This is not fear? as some researchers suggest, but neither is the impending environmental lobby disaster. Even a confirmed technophile can see, and have experienced, that a cautious approach is often the best with any new technology. However, this is certainly an area in which I have to take a much closer look.
describes very well the phenomena of the atomic to the nanoscale, whereas the classic Newtonian Mechanics describes the behavior of the objects in the microscale and upwards. However, the scale of length in the center (although the term itself is still fairly new, the general concept is not.) Many fields of science have traditionally focused on discrete individual elements or large statistical collections where many theories have been successfully implemented. field of physics, for example, Quantum Mechanicsmesoscale) is not well described by either theory. Similarly, psychologists focus strongly on the behavior and mental processes of individuals, while sociologists study the behavior of large social groups, but what happens when only 3 people are interacting, this is the mesoscale.
Nanotechnology has seen a lot of hype during its onset, but this is common to all new technology. The cycle usually begins with a huge exaggeration that leads to expectation, through deep disappointment to the point where really useful material is produced. The fun part is that by then nobody notices more, but this does not make the breakthroughs less dramatic.
After some readings, it would seem that the most appropriate term for this emerging science is mesotecnology. This covers a much wider range of scale from the more familiar world of millimeters (milliseconds if your US) to the atomic scales. Surprisingly, some of the fiction seems to be true. Among the research fields one of the most popular is medical science. Yes, they are really trying to develop technology that can detect, prevent or repair damage caused by the disease from within your body. It also turns out that nanotechnology is already in daily use from automotive catalytic converters to automatic cleaning windows. Unsurprisingly, the military is funding the work to develop a batch of weapons, body armor and other treats, but its deposits already use highly reactive nanoparticles for an additional effect.
As with all new materials there are concerns about possible harmful effects on the environment due to exposure. This is not fear? as some researchers suggest, but neither is the impending environmental lobby disaster. Even a confirmed technophile can see, and have experienced, that a cautious approach is often the best with any new technology. However, this is certainly an area in which I have to take a much closer look.