"…an interesting and useful book. Its breadth of coverage and extensive list of references will certainly provide scientists in related field an effective entry point to nanoscience/nanotechnology." (Journal of Chemical Education, November 2005)

"... provide a good foundation for thinking about the applications of nanotechnology, and the book is well illustrated, including explanatory diagrams to assist in the understanding of scientific principles.... This book has the potential to become a helpful textbook for students interested in nanoscience." (ChemPhysChem)

"The text provides clear motivations for the growing interest in nanotechnology, and then later expands on the science and technology in detail. Background science tutorials and homework problems are woven in throughout the text... It is refreshing to see that Wolf provides both physical and biological examples of interesting functional nanostructures... The book provides a clear introduction to nanophysics for beginning students or for interdisciplinary researchers needing a crash course in nanophysics." (MRS Bulletin, November 2005)

Providing the first self-contained introduction to the physical concepts, techniques and applications of nanotechnology, this is of interest to readers grounded in college chemistry and physics. As such, it is suitable for students and professionals of engineering, science, and materials science and to research workers of varied backgrounds in the interdisciplinary areas that make up nanotechnology.

The author covers the spectrum from the latest examples of nanoscale systems, quantum concepts and effects, self-assembled nanosystems, manufacturing, scanning probe methods of observation and fabrication, to single-electron and molecular electronics. In so doing, he not only comprehensively presents the scientific background, but also concludes with a look at the long-term outcomes.