Re: Nanotech garbage processor?


STJensen <RecreationalPoker@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Aren't you then essentially saying that what some call mature
nanotechnology isn't possible? The ability build things atom by
atom.

Molecular nanotechnology is generally about atomic-scale or better
precision, not manipulation of isolated atoms. You don't need to manipulate
individual atoms to be able to build things where all the atoms are placed
where you want them.

I was merely trying to point out that a nanotech garbage processor wouldn't
necessarily operate using the approach you describe. I can see the possible
flaws with your idea but it is always harder to propose alternatives.
That's just the nature of engineering. Also, it isn't clear that a nanotech
world would have traditional centralized garbage collection anyway.

Most nanotechnologists talking building using diamond atoms.

Just to be clear, there is no such thing as diamond atoms. I presume you
mean carbon atoms. Carbon atoms can form crystals that are called diamond.
But I think it is fair to say that takes at least 4 carbon atoms.

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