Re: [Sci.nanotech] Re: Nanotechnology Redefined



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On Fri, Dec 23, 2005 at 04:49:48AM -0000, John.S.Novak@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> > I'm unaware of anything in physics that makes atomic scale mechanical
> > computers outside of the realm of possibility. They may take quite
> > some time before we have them, and molecular electronics may prove to
> > be superior, but there is no cause to assume that they are
> > "poppy***".

Practical NEMS memories exist. They're based on an electrostatically
switched bistable buckling bucky springs. Arguably, this is the molecular
memory which is closest to an actual product.
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> This depends on the definition of poppy***. Lots of things are=20
> physically realizeable, but never will be because the economics,=20
> engineering, or whatever are silly, mistaken, or misguided.

A lot of existing engineering solutions are frozen chance.
It is extremely difficult to dislodge a mature technology
which profits from synergies and economies of scale with
a potentially revolutionary product.

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