Carbon
nanotubes, or CNTs, are tubes of carbon atoms less than a
nanometer (one
billionth of a meter) in diameter. CNTs possess a combination of unique
properties that make them highly programmable for a variety of purposes,
including
flat panel displays. In May 2005 Motorola Labs unveiled the first
working 5-inch color video display prototype based on their proprietary carbon nanotube technology.
See also nanotube.