The contributions of these influencers span theoretical frameworks, practical applications, and groundbreaking research.
- Richard Feynman: Introduced the concept of manipulating matter at the atomic level, inspiring generations of researchers to explore nanotechnology. - Eric Drexler: Proposed the idea of molecular assemblers, nanoscale machines that could build complex structures atom by atom. - Moungi Bawendi: Developed quantum dots, which have revolutionized fields such as bioimaging and display technologies.