Nanotechnology

This is the first of a series of informational web pages on emerging technologies, produced by a panel comprising some of the UK's leading experts, to inform the Department about topics that are likely to be of growing importance to defence.

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Contents

  The Nanotechnology Panel

  Why Should Defence Take Notice?

  What Is Causing The Interest In Nanotechnology?

  Nanotechnology Affects Every Branch Of Science And Engineering

  As With Microelectronics, The Major Driver Will Be The Civil Markets

  Health Treatments Could Be Transformed

  At The Nanoscale, New Science Means New Applications

  Current Research Investment

  When Will Nanotechnology Start To Affect Our Lives?

  Impact On Defence And The MOD

  The MOD Response To Nanotechnology

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Contacts

If you have any queries on this information sheet or its contents, please contact:

Director of Corporate Research,
Ministry of Defence,
Main Building,
Whitehall,
London SW1A 2HB

or visit our website at http://www.mod.uk.

 

Last Updated: 1 Nov 01