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Nanotechnology Vis-à-Vis Computing: with special

references to Cloud Computing, Big Data
Management— A Techno Managerial Knowledge
Study
Prantosh K. Paul Jayati Lahiri Dey
Dept. of Computer & Information Science Dept. of Computer & Information Science
Raiganj University Raiganj University
Raiganj, India Raiganj, India
[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract— Nanostructures, atoms and molecules are the key I. INTRODUCTION

matters of nanotechnology. It is applicable in almost all the
domain of applied science which includes physics, chemistry, Nanotechnology is actually the engineering of functional
biology, material science, computer science, bio technology and system at molecular scale. In its origin the term was not
so on. There are huge requirement of nanotechnology in popular as Nanotechnology though it was indicates
computing and information technology. Nanotechnology has manipulating atoms and molecules and crafting them into
wider scope in computing specially in core computing i.e. use of whatever we wanted them to be. Though gradually
nano-materials rather silicon chip. Today the size of every kind Nanotechnology is become important name in the field of
of electronic devices becomes smaller and for this science and technology [1], [19]. It has impacts in various
nanotechnology has played a vital role. The bulk or top-down fields like medicine and healthcare, computing and
technology is another important one where applications
nanotechnology in computing and information technology taken
information technology, power and energy management and
place. The modern computing and information technology so on. Depending on generations Nanotechnology may be
generation seeks more nanotechnology applications for smarter classified into four generation.
and smaller electronic gadgets. In recent past top down
technology is core and very much important criteria for the • The first generation was started in early 2000. The
nanotechnologist and information scientist and technologist are core of this generation was ‘passive nanostructures’.
also putting efforts on creation of products by the use of this. In
the field of Information Technology, Cloud computing is a kind • In surroundings of 2005, the second generation was
of mechanism for software and hardware practices empowered popularized with the core of ‘active nanostructures’.
by virtualization. The architecture of cloud basically uses less The core features of this generation were the
and minimum uses of computer, hardware as well as IT Delivery
and in this case application of Nanotechnology are no doubt multitasking ability including the examples are
important and valuable. In recent past Nanotechnology has also actuators and sensors.
created a new avenue for another IT technology i.e. Big Data. In • The third generation has started during 2010 in which
this paper basics of Nanotechnology including its applications in
computing and information technology etc have well illustrated. lots of nanosystems will consist of numerous
Cloud computing-Big Data Management and their current components such as 3D hierarchical architectures
opportunities in connections with Nanotechnology has also well and models.
defined. The paper also prepared with the aspects of issues and
challenges as well. • While the fourth generation started during 2015 with
features of molecular devices by design, automatic
design, emerging functions.
Keywords— Nanotechnology, Information Technology,
Computing, Cloud Systems, Nanotechnology Applications, Big
Data and Nanotechnology Nanotechnology provides several features and advantages
over conventional computing and information technologies
which includes data storage especially design and
development of processor with higher speed that has abilities

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in high durability, less energy consumption. Better and features of more advance-faster, smaller as well as portable
efficient display systems and quantum technologies are also computing devices creation and further development of
important gift of Nanotechnology over IT. Nanotechnology is already existing products. Molecular manufacturing normally
basically able n producing new materials which are very minimizes water requirement and other natural objects and
stronger than conventional system. With the help of thus it also helps in saving of water, land, and food. It is an
Nanotechnology faster, cheaper and powerful computers will important fact that Nanotechnology enhanced the capabilities
be possible to build [2], [5],[19]. Solution of space is one of in space ventures and operations. Nanotechnology basically
the greatest benefits of Nanotechnology, no doubt. In simple uses the techniques of nanofabrication which helps regarding
sense, ‘Big’ means something very large in nature. Other hand the manipulation of atomic level [3], [7], . Top-down approach
Data means the raw information. In the recent past, the and bottom-up approach are two categories of
technology is changing emerging continuously. Today each Nanotechnology. The first approach basically deals with the
and every foundation deals with information and here data creation of smaller objects with the use of larger one with
sets which are so large (or complex) that that of direction assembling. In this approach mask is commonly
traditional data processing and ultimately applications are used. Whereas the second approach is deals with molecular
inadequate. The data sets with huge size and beyond the recognition and thus it is most common for the chemical
common traditional data systems ability is fall the under the engineers and material scientist [4],[6]. Moreover
category of Big Data Management. Managing Information Nanotechnology is useful and applicable in several areas
with remote place with large amount of data requires which include—
intelligent systems and here Nanotechnology has an • In the areas of energy harvesting and energy
imperative task. management Nanotechnology is applicable in
numerous fields and putted ample opportunities.
II. OBJECTIVES
• Nanotechnology is providing energy saving products
and efficient tool and lighting systems creation is a
The main aim and objective of this paper is includes but not
prime example in this regard.
limited to the following—
• Better environmental management, cleanliness, low
• To know basic about the Nanotechnology and its cost detection and treatment is a prime example of
evolution including foundation in brief manner. this.
• To dig out the characteristics along with features of • Nanoparticles and other Nanotechnology related
Nanotechnology with contemporary context. facets have resulted smart and sophisticated air
• To learn about the basic applications and utilizations management systems.
of Nanotechnology in Computing and Information • Sunlight may be converted more efficient manner
Technology field. with the help of Nanotechnology tools and
• To know more about Cloud Computing, Big Data applications.
Applications in general sense with their features and
characteristics. IV. NANOTECHNOLOGY AND
• To learn about the interaction of Nanotechnology COMPUTING
with the Cloud Computing and Big Data Nanotechnology has significant role in computing and
information technology. Nanotechnology normally helps in
Management. some of the matters and that includes creation of smarter
• To find out the future potentialities of computing devices which are smaller in size. Display system
Nanotechnology in the Context of Information is the core area where Nanotechnology is applicable in wide
Science and Technology (i.e. Computing and scale. Electronic-producing carbon nanotubes may be replaced
Information Technology). with cathode ray tube (CRT) for smaller and smarter display
unit creation; it is a prime example of Nanotechnology
III. NANOTECHNOLOGY: OVERVIEW applications. The scanning probe microscopes integrated
display system helps in better and healthy nanotube creation.
The computing devices especially chip is an emerging area. In
Nanotechnology is the marking component and technologies
particular, quick and effective data management is important
in coming Information Technology and Telecommunication
task and here use of MRAM or Magnetic Random Access
industry. Nanotechnology is helpful for the dealing of
Memory is a valuable name. The nanometer-scale magnetic
nanomaterials with novel optical, electronic as well as
tunnel junctions basically help for its ultimate reach. One
magnetic properties. Nanotechnology has greatly contributed
computer in-generally connected with many switches which
to major advances in computing and electronics with the

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deals information. However the development of Integrated and Public Cloud Computing in blended sense called Hybrid.
Circuits (ICs) has allowed easy access. Hence here easy and Though, it may also blend of more than two Cloud Computing
efficient communication of IC may be possible to build with platforms; which are depicted later on. Practically it offers a
the help of silicon chip integrated objects. Use of silicon number of advantages than that of Public Cloud or Private
provides easier as well as consequently less costly, to make Cloud in many contexts [10],[14].
complex circuits out of silicon than from any other matter [9],
[12]. Refer Fig: 1 for basic idea. ‘Big’ means something very large in nature. Data, in simple
sense nothing but the raw information. Technology is
changing and also emerging continuously. It is a fact that
social media is become very much accepted in recent time and
there is no geographical boundaries. Big data is a word for
the data sets which are so large (or complex) that that of
traditional data processing and ultimately applications are
inadequate [9],[12]. In traditional settings the issues are
include- analysis, capture, sharing, storage,
visualization, querying, information etc. Big Data in academic
context also known as Data Science and become important
area that deals with the theory with specific scientific inquiry.
Statistical knowledge gradients become important part of this
system. Combine knowledge of substantive knowledge having
data analytical skills is the prime area for the social scientists
Fig: 1 Nanotechnology and its applications in Computing and and economist with focus on quantitative methods utilization.
Informatics Data Science components basically deals with the training of
(as well as knowledge in quantitative methods), coding with
substantive expertise. Techniques of Big Data Analytics are
V.CLOUD COMPUTING, BIG DATA also important among the Data Science [11],[13].
MANAGEMENT: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN
CURRENT AND FUTURE CONTEXT Hence in the context of Nanotechnology Cloud Computing
and Big Data Management applications have also been
Cloud computing is providing software along with enriched and there are huge potentialities to enhance. It is a
applications of IT Infrastructure. Online availability of fact that tremendous progress has made with the innovation in
hardware, software services etc are the core of cloud nanotechnology electronics and thus cloud based products
computing model. Here service providers basically offer building become easy and efficient. In Cloud Computing
several kind of service. Here in spite of physical ‘hardware- virtualization is the core agenda and here Nanotechnology
software’ cloud based models play a great role [8], [10]. enriched ultra-integrated (opto) electronics may integrated
more sophisticated manner for intelligent result [9],[15]. With
In Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing is lies on several the use of Nanotechnology low priced products creation, ultra
virtualization principles. IT tools like software (that includes miniaturization, innovative sensor creations are easily
application and operating systems), Hardware, IT devices possible. Nanotechnology in the context of Cloud and Big
positively possible to store with the help of Cloud Computing. Data Management can positively build more sophisticated—
The foundations of the Cloud Computing are cloud platform
and cloud architecture. In Public Cloud organization may • Powerful polytronic and polymorphic circuits.
choose their services through remote place based on need. • Novel and intelligent systems architecture focusing
Moreover it is accessible by the internet directly. It is also future DNA Computing systems.
render many facilities that include the elasticity, cost effective • Quantum computing which is helpful for easy and
services. Cloud computing also offers deployment of services fastest information processing ignoring classical
and the solutions. In this system need of deploying, managing, algorithms.
securing IT Systems is very mush crucial for sustainable the • Quantum cryptography may also enhanced and
infrastructure. develop with the use of Nanotechnology.
• In future molecular electronics based carbon
In Private Cloud concerned organization basically host in- nanotubes or organic macromolecules may positively
house services and infrastructure. However it may be managed use in computing and IT products.
internally or externally, though managing infrastructure by • Chip embedding systems may be positively improved
third party and hosted internally is another alternative. This with the help of solid Nanotechnology application in
kind of cloud basically managed by fully third party and there core computing.
is a need to perform as well. Combination of Private Cloud

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• Today the cloud and storage system has a solution of Computing is an emerging one where Nanotechnology has
reconfigurable arrays for storing large amount of data tremendous possibilities. Almost all the areas of Computing
within a small space. The use of magnetic RAM and may get the benefits viz. display systems, information
single nanobit information may be stored. processing and management, audio-video systems, networking
• Use of macromolecules may also be use to bring the and communication. Though specifically with this research
portability in cloud based systems, easily. following aspects have revealed—
• As cloud computing is also supports IT Infrastructure
thus it also deals with audio and sound systems. And • Advancement in optical, electrical and magnetic
here cloud computing may also help positively. properties with the help of Nanotechnology [11],
Frequency modulation has been digitized to billionth [19].
bit of signals.
• Faster and smaller Nanotechnology enriched
• Big data is dealing large amount of data and data
processing and transmission as well. chipsets, memory including processor.
• Lower cost based products are positively possible to • Advancement of quantum computers and information
build with the help of Nanotechnology in many science powered by Nanotechnology.
context. Development of nanoscale logical and • Intelligent and advanced microscopy, telecom
storage components based CMOS Technology may
switches.
be build with the use of quantum dots. Photonic
crystals may use for faster and efficient information • Advanced and speedy transmission systems based on
and data processing. High packing density is plasmonics and other quantum level phenomena [8],
positively possible to bring by the Nanotechnology [10], [19].
applications. • Molecular switches and circuits creation and
This way Nanotechnology may positively enhance the generation with the help of Nanotechnology systems.
Computing and Information Technology systems. It is a true • Cloud Computing is an emerging computing platform
fact that technologies and engineering systems in this area at which helps in creation of virtualization of hardware,
the forefront of the commercialization of nanotechnology operating systems and other applications.
[10],[16],[19].
• In many context Nanotechnology may help in better
performance creation of cloud based computing.
• Big Data is the tool and way for creating intelligent
data management systems for development of large
amount of data and information in any diverse
platform [7], [17].

VII. CONCLUSION

Nanotechnology specifically bottom-up technology is helpful

to answer computer industry. Both computer technologist and
nano technologist are today engaged in creation of products
and tools which enhance computing and information
technology services. Nano tube may be a great and important
Fig: 2 Nanotechnology applications specific to Cloud-Big tool for display systems more sophisticated. In the smaller
Data Management vis-à-vis results devices like iPod nanos, ultra responsive hearing aids, smart
card, flexible display etc are the future Nanotechnology
VI.CORE FINDINGS AND FUTURE POTENTIALS— products for computing world. Conventionally,
Nanotechnology has played a vital role for creation of new
Nanotechnology is the most advance and emerging domain of display systems and processor etc. Though in recent past
applied science and technology. Information Science and Nanotechnology has provided ample opportunities and avenue
Technology may get higher priorities and enhancement with for the creation of cloud computing practice more real and
the affiliation of Nanotechnology. It is a fact that advance. Virtualization whether hardware, software or
Nanotechnology has the potentialities for the smaller as well applications—all have potentialities to enhance with the use of
as faster computers with larger memories. Soft lithography Nanotechnology. Big data is another technology which is in
and other tools and bottom up approaches are important for applicable in various places and sectors viz. Education,
the creation and formation of nanoscale components. DNA Medical, Healthcare, Business. Thus the integration of

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Nanotechnology in Computing may gear up solution of large
data and huge data as well.
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