Several key figures have significantly contributed to the field of nanotechnology:
Richard Feynman: Often considered the father of nanotechnology, Feynman introduced the concept in his famous 1959 lecture, "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom." Eric Drexler: Known for popularizing the potential of molecular nanotechnology, Drexler's book "Engines of Creation" (1986) is a seminal work in the field. Sumio Iijima: He discovered carbon nanotubes in 1991, which are cylindrical molecules with extraordinary mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.
