2016•Connections The Quarterly JournalOpen access

Nanotechnology and Global Security

Adrian Mihai Ionescu

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Nanotechnology enables new solutions with numerous civilian and military applications.This paper provides an introduction to nanotechnology as a strategic research and industry field, presents trends with key potential impact and examines related policy and security implications.In lieu of conclusion, the author provides a number of policy considerations in regard to the security application of nanotechnology.

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Nanotechnology enables new solutions with numerous civilian and military applications.This paper provides an introduction to nanotechnology as a strategic research and industry field, presents trends with key potential impact and examines related policy and security implications.In lieu of conclusion, the author provides a number of policy considerations in regard to the security application of nanotechnology.

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Nanotechnology enables new solutions with numerous civilian and military applications.This paper provides an introduction to nanotechnology as a strategic research and industry field, presents trends with key potential impact and examines related policy and security implications.In lieu of conclusion, the author provides a number of policy considerations in regard to the security application of nanotechnology.

Key concepts: Nanoelectronics, Nanotechnology, Engineering physics, Materials science, Carbon nanotube, Exploit, Nanomaterials, Computer science

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