Dissipation phenomena in nanostructures

The term nanotechnology is a generic name that encompasses a multitude of disciplines and applications without any real consistency or connection. These include nanoelectronics, spintronics, molecular electronics, nanomaterials, photonic nanocrystals, nanoparticles in cosmetics, biochips in biochemistry, and electromechanical nanosystems.

Electronics appears to be the most advanced sector in the field of nanotechnology.