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The fundamental knowledge gained through nanoscience will expand over the
coming decades. Accordingly, governments and major corporations around the
world have been committing several billion dollars annually for the advancement of
nanotechnology. The ever-increasing additions to the repertoire of nanotechnology-
based applications is an indicator of the promise of nanotechnology as a dominant
force in our society.
Faced with the challenge of developing new characterization techniques, novel
systems and devices in the nanoregime, an institute-wide initiative has been
launched to make IITB the nation's hub for nanotechnology research in the near
future.