Exploring the nanoworld
Tuesday 3 November 2009, 7.00PM
Speaker: Dr Steve Tear, Department of Physics
An introduction to the ultra-small world of nanoscience and nanotechnology, and the techniques and challenges in 'seeing' into this ultra-small world.
This lecture is the first in the series The nanoworld: Exploration and exploitation. This series of talks will focus on the world of nanoscience and explore how it enriches and stimulates technological innovation, why it is so important for the understanding of our natural environment and how it helps us to develop new technologies for an improved healthcare.
- Exploring the nanoworld
- Nanoparticles: Why, how, and what for?
- Magnetic healing: The real power and mystery of magnets for healthcare
- Seeing the wood for the trees: Nanoparticles and the environment
- Nanoscience in nature: What corals and sea snails teach us
- Quantum engineering: A tale of teeny tiny technologies
To supplement this series, there will be two opportunities to visit the York JEOL Nanocentre on 3 November and 8 December.
Location: Room P/L001, Physics
Admission: Admission is free and open to all
Email: publiclectures@york.ac.uk
Telephone: 01904 432622