Molecular Nanotechnology

Molecular Nanotechnology (MNT)

Definition: A term coined by Drexler refering to technology resulting from the ability to thoroughly and inexpensively control matter on the molecular level.

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MNT [1] is a perspective, or school of thought that seeks to create and assemble molecular machine components with the ultimate goal being the creation of an assembler.

Reference:

[1] K. Eric Drexler, Chris Peterson and Gayle Pergamet, 'Unbounding the Future The Nanotechnology Revolution' (1991) William Morrow and Company, Inc. Online Version
"Molecular Nanotechnology: Thorough, inexpensive control of the structure of matter based on molecule-by-molecule control of products and byproducts; the products and processes of molecular manufacturing, including molecular machinery."

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