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'''Nanotechnology''' (often shortened to '''nanotech''') is a field of technology involving the manipulation of matter on extremely small scales. [[Human|Humanity]] first began experimenting with nanotechnology around the turn of the 21st century, and the [[UNSC]] currently makes use of nanotech for a variety of purposes. | |||
'''Nanotechnology''' (often shortened to ''' | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The term "nanotechnology" was coined by the Japanese scientist Norio Taniguchi in 1974. | The term "nanotechnology" was coined by the Japanese scientist [[Wikipedia:Norio Taniguch|Norio Taniguchi]] in 1974. | ||
==Example usage== | ==Example usage== | ||
The following are example applications of nanotechnology, used by various groups. | The following are example applications of nanotechnology, used by various groups. | ||
===UNSC=== | ===UNSC=== | ||
The [[UNSC]] utilizes nanotechnology for several purposes. [[Nanoreagent | The [[UNSC]] utilizes nanotechnology for several purposes. [[Nanoreagent hydrocarbot]]s are a suspension of nanomachines that convert carbon-heavy matter into usable fuel for the UNSC's internal combustion power plants, including the [[hydrogen-injected internal combustion engine]]s used by the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle]] and the [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?link=mongi '''Bungie.net''': ''Mongoose'']</ref> | ||
In addition, various nanoscale materials such as [[carbon nanofiber]]s (primarily [[carbon nanotube]]s) have become standard in construction. Due to its great durability and strength, carbon nanotube allows the construction of enormous structures which would be impossible with conventional materials, such as [[space elevator]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 28''</ref> Carbon nanotube is also used to construct vehicle tires, such as those of the M12 Warthog FAV. Possessing single-unit nanotube skeletons, the tires perform similar like traditional inflatable tires while being virtually unbreakable.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=896 '''Bungie.net''': ''AMG Civilian Hog Review'']</ref> | |||
Nanomachines are also used in conjunction with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] armor systems. As of [[2552]], the UNSC had developed nanotechnology designed to perform repairs on MJOLNIR armor while its [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]] occupant rested in [[cryonics|cryo-sleep]].<ref name="bots">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 213''</ref> Given enough time and in the hands of a capable [[Smart AI|"smart"]] [[artificial intelligence|AI]], these nanomachines were capable of completely overhauling a suit. While the [[Charon-class light frigate]] ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]'' drifted through space for four years, the AI [[Cortana]] used nanomachines to upgrade and re-design [[John-117]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk. VI armor]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjswoU39AOY '''YouTube''':''The Science Behind The Halo Series'']</ref> A similar form of nanotechnology was incorporated into the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|MJOLNIR Mk. VII]], allowing the suit to repair and upgrade itself autonomously during cryo-sleep.<ref name="bots"/> This feature was presumably carried over to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]]. | |||
===Forerunner=== | ===Forerunner=== | ||
While no singular examples of Forerunner nanotechnology are known to exist, their level of technological advancement would imply that at least some of their technology involved a form of nanotech. | While no singular examples of Forerunner nanotechnology are known to exist, their level of technological advancement would imply that at least some of their technology involved a form of nanotech. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |