Periodic interdiscipline publication dedicated to all the aspects related to research,development and implications of the nanoscience and nanotechnology
The society of the 21st century is travelling to an impressive age of development and innovation. It is characterized by the implementation of new technologies that will possibly modify the way of life like IT and the electronic revolution have. It is hoped that the advances from nanoscience and nanotechnology, specifically in the development of new processes and materials at a nano scale level, draw a map for a route towards potential solutions to the problems regarding energy, environment, health, food, etc. These areas require urgent attention in order to improve the quality of life for the present and future generations.
These scenarios raise the need to socialize this new knowledge, to propose and access ways to the interested community and to the new generations who are formed inside this transition. One of the ways to do this is precisely magazines for the general population, which without losing the rigor and precision will accompany the readers who are interested in this fascinating journey in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
This publication is orientated to explore the extraordinary universe of the nanometric scale with dedicated sections to the advances, perspectives, achievements, social and economic impact, intellectual prosperity, education, regulation and social responsibility among others. The magazine will have international coverage, with the desire that it contributes to the task of strengthening the network of the knowledge in nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well as stimulate the new generations to assume the challenges imposed by science and technology of the present century. We hope that the magazine accompanies other initiatives of this nature, and could prosper with the principal aim of socialisation and promotion of the nano, a new dimension of knowledge.
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Volume 5 No 1
QUANTUM NANOTECHNOLOGY
The 20th century marked an era of extraordinary achievements in knowledge and control of matter at nano and macro scales. These advances were possible thanks to theoretical and experimental developments led by quantum theory, which fertilized the ground for the consolidation of the so-called first quantum revolution. From this first revolution, knowledge about the nature and behavior of light and fundamental entities that are part of the physical universe was achieved. It enabled the consolidating of the bases for the development of electronic technology, computer technology, communications and instrumentation. However, the development of mature quantum technology did not take place.
The 21st century is embracing the so-called second quantum revolution, in which information, computing, communications and metrology technologies are expected to be drastically affected. The development and commercialization of quantum computers, the quantum internet, quantum nanosensors, crypto systems, among other advances, will become a reality. To make this scenario of possibilities viable, nanoscience and nanotechnology will play a crucial role. From the nano-offer, specifically at the level of control of matter at scales close to those of atoms, it becomes possible to configure the raw material for making operating devices under the quantum regime. Thus, the paradigmatic quantum dots, together with nanowires and quantum wells, could play a role in the development of processors and computing devices.
In the nanoelectronics area, graphene, due to its properties, will play a leading role. On the other hand, we must not forget the convenient integration of quantum physics with biology science, from which we will obtain the most advanced and efficient technological systems and artifacts to realize the ideal of development that the second revolution projects.
We welcome the second quantum revolution with the desire that it be a factor of development and well-being for the society of the 21st century.