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Norio Taniguchi

Japanese scientist (1912-1999) · Japan · On the map · Academics · Died at 87

Norio Taniguchi was a professor of Tokyo University of Science. He coined the term nano-technology in 1974 to describe semiconductor processes such as thin film deposition and ion beam milling exhibiting characteristic control on the order of a nanometer: nano-technology "mainly consists of the processing of...

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He coined the term nano-technology in 1974 to describe semiconductor processes such as thin film deposition and ion beam milling exhibiting characteristic control on the order of a nanometer: nano-technology "mainly consists of the processing of separation, consolidation, and deformation of materials by one atom or one molecule."

Country
Japan
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1999 · aged 87