1. Introduction to Nanotechnology Module 5 Forces and Interactions

2. What are some forces and interactions that influence material?

3. Electrostatic Magnetic Gravitational Weak force (nuclear) Strong force (nuclear) Thermal Vibration Adhesion Surface tension Brownian Friction Chemical (ionic, covalent, metallic) Hydrogen bonding van der Waals Quantum

4. Which forces and interactions are most important at different size scales? Why?

5. Which forces or interactions are most important at different size scales? Why? Sub Nano NanoMicroMacro/microMacro  Quantum  Weak force  Strong force  Electrostatic  Van der Waals  Brownian  Vibration  Chemical  Quantum  Electrostatic  Thermal  Van der Waals  Brownian  Vibration  Surface tension  Chemica l  Gravity  Friction  Thermal  Electrostatic  Gravity  Friction  Thermal [

7. References Jones, Richard A. L. Soft Machines: Nanotechnology and Life. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004. Poole, Charles P., and Frank J. Owens. Introduction to Nanotechnology. Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley, 2003. Wilson, Michael. Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies. Boca Raton: Chapman & Hall/CRC, 2002.