Nanodielectrics: A “universal” panacea for solving all electrical insulation problems?

This text summarizes the keynote presentation that is based on the full-length paper of the same title. Dr. Fréchette's oral presentation should not be seen as a summary of the “Brainstorm paper” but a glance at some major accomplishments, hinrances and still remaining questions relative to nanodielectrics. Are nanodielectrics a “universal” panacea
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? The answer to that question is no — but they've got a lot of potential!