Peter Burke, a professor of nanotechnology at the University of California and an independent developer, has declared that the iNanotube 1.1 for iOS, is an application that gives instructions to users on the atomic structure of carbon nanotubes.
With the help of 3D rendering algorithms, it is possible to deliver animated and comprehensive renderings of the construction and design of carbon nanotubes. The iNanotube 1.1 can be used to display and teach the basics of the tiny wire’s atomic properties.
iNanotube app
iNanotube enables users to produce, handle, and even rearrange metallic and semiconductor carbon nanotubes in a virtual, easy to use, visual layout. It also features a tutorial to explain the 3D nanotube structure in simple terms for specific applications. The app offers a simple interface to enable users to develop and build a carbon nanotube. The touch screen can be used to build and manage the tiny wires and then shape them into tubes. It is possible to select the radius of the rendered nanotube. The user-friendly touch screen display recognizes rotate, pinch & zoom and swipe gestures. The app offers virtual communication directly with the tiny structures.
Burke has conducted extensive research in this field to improve the design of iNanotube. He has also used his years of experience to teach students worldwide about nanotechnology concepts. With the app, users can obtain detailed explanations of important nanotechnology concepts that are difficult to express. The animated and graphical models render simple and clear explanations.
The main idea of nanotube technology is to formulate methods to create nanotubes of a specific crystal structure described by integers “n” and “m”. iNanotube gives a clear explanation of the link between the crystal structure, the (n,m) index, and the atomic elements. It is compatible with all iOS devices. It is possible to achieve flawless and smooth graphical representation of carbon nanotubes using the app’s built-in three-dimensional rendering hardware.