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by Tondoteottotote on February 10th, 2005

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What are some possible applications of nanotechnology?

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  • by zeropointburn on April 22nd, 2005

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    One of the most interesting applications of nanotechnology principles that is in production today is Texas Instruments' digital light processor (DLP).
    This device is an array of tiny mirrors on cantilevers, controlled by electrical impulses. It's purpose is to digitally produce a high-resolution optical image, most commonly replacing LCD projectors. DLP chips are also used in some high-definition televisions. Granted, it's not the kind of nanorobot most people envision, but within the field of optics, it's a tremendous step forward. Also, it works, and you can buy one today.
    See: http://www.dlp.com

    This is only one application of the technology, however. Digitally manipulating light is critical in developing computers that use light impulses, rather than electrical impulses, to process data. If the device can be controlled by optical, rather than electrical, configuration data, you can expect to see it in optical computers and networking equipment.

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