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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Evolvable Systems, ICES 2003, held in Trondheim, Norway in March 2003.

The 41 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on evolution, fault tolerance and fault recovery, evolutionary development, POEtic tissue and circuits, applications, evolution of digital circuits, hardware challenges, evolutionary hardware, neural systems, logic design, evolution strategies, and future technologies.

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This book describes the vast opportunity created by unifyingscience and integrating technology, and recommends transforming ideasfor individuals and society. We stand at the threshold of a newrenaissance in knowledge based on the structure and behavior of matterfrom the nanoscale up to the most complex system yet discovered, thehuman brain. Unification of science based on unity in nature and itsholistic investigation will lead to technological convergence and amore efficient societal structure for reaching human goals. In theearly decades of the twenty-first century, concentrated effort canbring together nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology,and new humane technologies based in cognitive science. With properattention to ethical issues and societal needs, rapid advances inconvergent technologies have the potential to enhance both humanperformance and productivity. Examples of payoffs will includeimproving work efficiency and learning, enhancing individual sensoryand cognitive capabilities, revolutionary changes in healthcare,improving both individual and group efficiency, highly effectivecommunication techniques including brain to brain interaction,perfecting human-machine interfaces, enhancing human capabilities fordefense purposes, reaching sustainable development using NBIC tools,and ameliorating the physical and cognitive decline that is common tothe aging mind. This is the first book addressing the convergence oftechnologies in coherence with social sciences, with a focus onpeople. Science and technology will increasingly dominate the world,as population, resource exploitation, and potential social conflictgrow. Therefore, the success of this convergent technologies priorityarea is seen as crucial to the future of humanity. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Chief Executive (U.S.), published by Chief Executive Publishing on July 1, 2004. The length of the article is 759 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: This won't take a nanosecond: next up in the hype market: the nanofication of America.(Flip Side)
Author: Joe Queenan
Publication: Chief Executive (U.S.) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2004
Publisher: Chief Executive Publishing
Issue: 200Page: 62(1)

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This is a AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A086913. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: This research expanded Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) communications analysis in two areas. First, multimode communication was included to account for ground to ground and air to ground links in addition to the standard air to air links traditionally used in LPI analysis. The propagation equations for the three modes of interest were derived and included in LPI analytic models in the form of a mode quality factor to account for multimode LPI scenarios. This new quality factor was used in studying several communication and interception link combinations. Variations due to differences between the communication and interception modes were presented graphically. Second, atmospheric conditions were included to account for atmospheric attenuation. Previously, both links were assumed to be under the same atmospheric conditions. This assumption limits LPI analysis to scenarios where the receiver and interceptor are located close to each other. Therefore, the atmospheric quality factor had to be expanded to include scenarios where the communication link and the interception link are experiencing different and possibly fluctuating atmospheric conditions. The atmospheric propagation losses were accounted for by using the Liebe atmospheric propagation model to estimate atmospheric attenuation in dB/km for any practical atmospheric conditions. The atmospheric quality factor was then applied to the analysis of various scenarios for communication and interception links under similar and different atmospheric conditions. ... Read more

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Novel of a Professor Fox-Upton's quest to save the world. She is recruited to become the twelfth and final member of the SAFARI team. This covert scientific operation, created to better human life and preserve humanity from the threat of religious fanatics and terrorists intent on destruction, is part of the secret organisation of 'Infinity'. With never-ending funds and some of the greatest minds in the world, Infinity is responsible for countless scientific and medical discoveries as well as a life-saving anonymous source of intelligence to world security agencies. As the world teeters over the abyss, with terrorism rife and growing in organisation and ability, something must be done, before it's too late. ... Read more

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Hybrid Methods of Molecular Modeling is a self-contained advanced review offering step by step derivation of the consistent theoretical picture of hybrid modeling methods and the thorough analysis of the concepts and current practical methods of hybrid modeling based on this theory.

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Nanocomputer Systems Engineering demonstrates the major early results of a crucial new engineering discipline called nanocomputer systems engineering (NCSE). The book provides straightforward methods for analyzing and optimizing the cost efficiency of nanocomputers, including thermal considerations. The author introduces and explains all the basic mathematical, physical, and computational concepts necessary to understand the subject. The text explains the fundamental physics of computing, including the basic limits imposed by relativity, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics and gives a general methodology for analyzing and optimizing the efficiency of a nanocomputer system.

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How to identify the most promising investment opportunities in nanotechnology

Imagine machines tiny enough to be injected into the human bloodstream, mobile enough to make their way to specific locations inside the body, and intelligent enough to reduce cancerous tumors to harmless chemical ash. This is one among thousands of potentially revolutionary applications for nanotechnology–the looming technological breakthrough that could transform every aspect of our society.

The Investor’s Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines separates science fact from science fiction and shows investors where and how to find nanotech investment opportunities that show real promise.This unique and indispensable guide:

• Profiles government, university, and private sector research programs worldwide
• Explains the six key requirements for creating functional micromachines
• Identifies the most promising nanotech applications in medicine, materials, aerospace, and more
• Provides clear, concise explanations of complex technological issues
• Saves investors countless hours of research and legwork
• Includes informational appendices for easy reference

The Investor’s Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines is the essential resource for anyone who is seriously considering investing in nanotechnology. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Nanotech is Here and Advancing, this Book spells it out!
I have been studying nanotechnology for over 10 years now, and not only is it here, but, it is advancing very rapidly. This is an excellent book that covers the entire spectrum of molecular technologies, from diamonoid structural materials and assembler machines, to biotechnologies and Brownian Motion Motors. I seriously suggest anyone into nanotechnology purchase this book!

Very Good Introduction to Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is an exciting field with amazing potential across many industries.It is only natural that nanotechnology investment analyses will soon be ubiquitous, as we witness a meteoric rise in the use of the technology.Mr. Fishbine is the first to take a stab at future earning potential of nanotechnology, introducing the reader to his vision.
The book does an excellent job of defining nanotechnology and discussing the potential benefits and challenges of nanotechnology to the reader, especially if you have had little or no experience in the field.In addition, Mr. Fishbine creates a logical and creative model upon which one can easily measure investment potential, while addressing investors' risk preferences.(e.g., stay away if you're risk averse!)
As a scientist and investor, Mr. Fishbine shines, as his deep understanding of the technology is proven while analyzing nanotechnology's interesting potentials and case studies.At times the book reads a bit awkward, however, and it could use some "touching up" from a more experienced writer.
All in all, it's a strong accomplishment that is a courageous attempt to define the nanotechnology investment landscape.Since the technology is quickly evolving, along with the economic and investment environment, I will look forward to an insightful sequel!

A credible and insightful work
I normally never write reviews, but I was amused at the comments of a recent reviewer.Since I routinely recommend this book to my clients, I thought it best to add my thoughts.

First, nanotechnology is an emerging field.There are many more companies claiming to be in the nanotechnology space than are really present.The periodical Forbes/Wolf nanotech report consistently reminds investors to check companies to see how much of their nanotechnology is real, vs. how much is in the name/hyperbole surrounding a company.

Second, most of the nanotechnology emerging today, from an investor's point of view comes from government sources, which need to be nurtured into the commercial/investment market place.The In Realsis study confirms the author's approach to developing investment strategies based on the realities of current investment.It's not as simple as picking stocks.It requires good knowledge of the technology and quality due diligence to make an investment.

Finally, I think the recent review from the August 2002 issue of Physics World summarizes best, this author's work..."the author has done a good and entertaining job of breaking down, ordering and assessing a fair chunk of the technologies currently being developed, and providing a valuable insight into their commercial potential. If anything, this is the main strength of the book as it provides potential investors with a starting point for understanding and locating opportunities."

All in all, bravo on producing the finest guide to nanotechnology investment that one can buy for [this money].

save your money
The author goes off on ridiculous sidetracks about private , academic and government related investment possibilities - all the while completely ignoring the several dozen publicly traded companies that are working on the cutting edge of nanotechnology. Indeed , several public companies dedicated specifically to nanotech are mentioned only once - in a stock chart. No profile or business models are even hinted at. Just a ticker symbol and price. Of no use to the average investor whatsoever.

a valuable investment guide
I found this book to be clearly written, well organized, and very informative.Mr. Fishbine thoroughly explains complex technological issues in down-to-earth, and at times, humorous terminology that anyone can easily relate to.I would recommend this book as a valuable guide to anyone who is seriously thinking about investing in nanotechnology. ... Read more

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It was once widely believed that quantum computation would never become a reality. However, the discovery of quantum error correction and the proof of the accuracy threshold theorem nearly ten years ago gave rise to extensive development and research aimed at creating a working, scalable quantum computer. Over a decade has passed since this monumental accomplishment yet no book-length pedagogical presentation of this important theory exists.

Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing offers the first full-length exposition on the realization of a theory once thought impossible. It provides in-depth coverage on the most important class of codes discovered to date—quantum stabilizer codes. It brings together the central themes of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant procedures to prove the accuracy threshold theorem for a particular noise error model. The author also includes a derivation of well-known bounds on the parameters of quantum error correcting code.

Packed with over 40 real-world problems, 35 field exercises, and 17 worked-out examples, this book is the essential resource for any researcher interested in entering the quantum field as well as for those who want to understand how the unexpected realization of quantum computing is possible. ... Read more

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Ambient intelligence is the vision of a technology that will become invisibly embedded in our natural surroundings, present whenever we need it, enabled by simple and effortless interactions, attuned to all our senses, adaptive to users and context-sensitive, and autonomous. High-quality information access and personalized content must be available to everybody, anywhere, and at any time. This book addresses ambient intelligence used to support human contacts and accompany an individual's path through the complicated modern world. From the technical standpoint, distributed electronic intelligence is addressed as hardware vanishing into the background. Devices used for ambient intelligence are small, low-power, low weight and (very importantly) low-cost; they collaborate or interact with each other; and they are redundant and error-tolerant. This means that the failure of one device will not cause failure of the whole system. Since wired connections often do not exist, radio methods will play an important role for data transfer. This book addresses various aspects of ambient intelligence, from applications that wait around the corner using essentially existing technologies to ambitious ideas whose realization is still far away due to major unsolved technical challenges.

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This book is a simple introduction to Quantum Information Processing (QIP) for non-experts.It is accessible to undergraduates, postgraduates, and scientists from "non-physics" disciplines such as engineering, computer science, and chemistry with interest in learning about QIP.The book uses simple examples (instead of technical details) to bring out the key features of QIP, which makes the book a useful resource for instructors as well.

Introduction to Quantum Information Processing begins with a discussion of thevery basic ideas of QIP and the underpinning quantum theory needed to understand them.The fundamental aspects of quantum theory, which play center stage in QIP, are presented and illustrated with simple examples.The book continues with a presentation of the various applications and algorithms of QIP, and finishes with a discussion on the future of a possible quantum information technology industry.

There are no competing introductory texts for Quantum Information Processing on the market.

*Authors are world renowned and part of a leading industry research team at Hewlett Packard.

*An excellent course text for undergraduate students in physics or related scientific disciplines.

*An excellent introduction for scientists and engineers outside of QIP but with interest in learning about the field. ... Read more

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The importance of contact and surface effects in modern engineering and their combined effects led the organisers to reconvene this 9th International Conference, which covers two related topics: Computational Methods and Experiments in Contact Mechanics and Surface Effects. Nowadays the importance of contact and surface problems in many technological fields is well understood. They are complex and inherently non-linear due to the moving boundary and the different properties of materials, particularly along the contact surfaces. Structural components fail by wear, corrosion, high cycle fatigue etc, that is to say they are affected by surface conditions. The use of surface treatments can reduce the cost of components and extend the life of the elements for surfaces undergoing contact, a problem that is specifically addressed by the Conference. This book contains papers from the Ninth International Conference on Surface Effects and Contact Mechanics: Computational Methods and Experiments, and discusses the following topics: Surface treatments; Thick coatings; Thin coatings; Surface problems in contact mechanics; Indentation and hardness; Fatigue; Numerical analysis; Applications and case studies. ... Read more

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Fully-depleted SOI CMOS Circuits and Technology for Ultralow-Power Applications addresses the problem of reducing the supply voltage of conventional circuits for ultralow-power operation and explains power-efficient MTCMOS circuit design for FD-SOI devices at a supply voltage of 0.5 V. The topics include the minimum required knowledge of the fabrication of SOI substrates; FD-SOI devices and the latest developments in device and process technologies; and ultralow-voltage circuits, such as digital circuits, analog/RF circuits, and DC-DC converters. Each ultra-low-power technique related to devices and circuits is fully explained using figures to help understanding. ... Read more

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These tiny structures could offer architectural designs for the cities of the future. The authors explore the foam-like carbon structures, which relate to ‘schwarzites’ and which are infinite periodic minimal surfaces of negative curvature. They show that the periodicity of close repeat units of such structures is evident not only in these formations but also in all of the carbon allotropes. The text provides literature and data on the field of nanostructure periodicity and the authors’ own results on nanostructure building and energy calculations.

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One of the first books to thoroughly examine the subject, Quantum Computing Devices: Principles, Designs, and Analysis covers the essential components in the design of a "real" quantum computer. It explores contemporary and important aspects of quantum computation, particularly focusing on the role of quantum electronic devices as quantum gates.

Largely self-contained and written in a tutorial style, this reference presents the analysis, design, and modeling of the major types of quantum computing devices: ion traps, cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED), linear optics, quantum dots, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUID), and neutral atom traps. It begins by explaining the fundamentals and algorithms of quantum computing, followed by the operations and formalisms of quantum systems. For each electronic device, the subsequent chapters discuss physical properties, the setup of qubits, control actions that produce the quantum gates that are universal for quantum computing, relevant measurements, and decoherence properties of the systems. The book also includes tables, diagrams, and figures that illustrate various data, uses, and designs of quantum computing.

As nanoelectronics will inevitably replace microelectronics, the development of quantum information science and quantum computing technology is imperative to the future of information science and technology. Quantum Computing Devices: Principles, Designs, and Analysis helps fulfill this need by providing a comprehensive collection of the most promising devices for the future. ... Read more

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Today's State of the Art
Still in only the most advanced laboratories the future of computing seems to lie in new technologies that will replace the current type of semi-conductors. These technologies, lumped together under the term Quantum Devices. For the first time, the leading reserchers from around the world have gotten together to produce a book containing all of the promising areas that are being worked on, summarizing the work up to date, and giving some indication of the direction of future research.

Up until now the ever increasing speed of computers has been following Moore's law which states that the computing power of a CPU will double every 1.5 years at half the price. But in about nine more doublings there is a brick wall, the devices built into the chip will be one atom wide and you can't get any smaller than that with semi-conductors.

The basic concepts of quantum computing go back to the 80's. But the actual construction of devices that could perform the basic tasks such as quantum logic gates has proven more difficult, There are several schemes that have shown promise, but each has stumbled over roadblocks and difficulties. In turn each has provided spin offs into both computing and other areas as well.

Here in one book is the story of the state of the art. ... Read more

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This text presents the results of broad interdisciplinary effort to study proteins in physical and evolutionary prospectives. Among the authors are physicists, chemists, crystallographers, and evolutionary biologists. Experimental and theoretical developments "from molecules to cells" are presented providing a broad picture of modern biophysical chemistry. ... Read more