Abstract
Atomic force microscope (AFM) is a powerful tool for exploring a nano-scale world. It can measure a nano-scale surface topography with very high resolution and detect a very small force. In this paper, we propose a novel AFM cantilever and its calibration scheme to utilize AFM as a mechanical testing machine. We call this AFM with a new cantilever as a force-calibrated AFM. The feasibility of the AFM cantilever is validated through measurement of mechanical properties of freestanding Au thin films.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 275-279 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 297-300 I |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- AFM (Atomic Force Microscope)
- Au
- Calibration
- Cantilever
- Freestanding thin film
- Mechanical test