scanning-tunneling-microscope

A device that allows visualization and manipulation of individual atoms, foundational to the field of nanotechnology.

1 chapter across 1 book

Fearless Genius (2014)Doug Menuez

Preamble

The chapter introduces Dr. Gerd Binnig, a Nobel laureate recognized for co-inventing the scanning tunneling microscope, a groundbreaking tool in nanotechnology. It highlights the transformative impact of nanotechnology in various fields such as medicine and materials science, while also acknowledging the ethical and existential concerns associated with manipulating matter at the atomic scale.