Why is Quantum Behavior Important in Nanotechnology?
In nanotechnology, materials and devices are engineered at the atomic and molecular scale. As we shrink the size of materials, quantum effects begin to dominate their physical properties. This allows for the creation of novel materials with unique characteristics that are not possible in bulk materials. For instance, quantum dots exhibit size-dependent optical and electronic properties, making them useful in applications such as medical imaging, solar cells, and quantum computing.