See: https://nanohub.org/resources/1641/download/2006.07.13-sands.pdf
A nanostructure is one dimensional under 100 nanometers in diameter. This 100 nm or less dimension is one that can squeeze electrons. A ballistic conductor is one in which the electrons are squeezed to produce electrons that are not affected by defects in material quantum mechanically. On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 4:06 PM, David Roberson <[email protected]> wrote: > Why call a crack one dimensional when it has a width associated with it? > A hole is more one dimensional. > > > Dave > > > Now, cracks actually can be studied, are they predominantly > monodimensional as it is probably desired- chennels or bidimensional, can > cracking be controlled? It has much to do with metallurgy. Some experiments > could be done with nanotubes- probably if the material of the walls is not > relevant. > If Ed is right, I will gladly apologize in any case. As I have shown inthe > VUCA paper, we need ceratainties. > Peter > >
