Analysis of lateral force contribution to the topography in contact mode AFM
Analysis of lateral force contribution to the topography in contact mode AFM
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DOI:
10.1007/s003390051157
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1998-03
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G. Shang;X. Qiu;Changtao Wang;C. Bai
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G. Shang;X. Qiu;Changtao Wang;C. Bai
Abstract. We employed a simple method to quantitatively analyze normal and lateral forces in contact mode AFM with the laser-beam deflection system. Taking into account the behavior of the cantilever and properties of the sample surface, the relationship between the applied forces and the properties (the local slope and local friction coefficient) of the surface have been established. It is shown that the lateral force could be playing an important role in cantilever deflection and could result in significant distortion of the topographic images. This work may benefit the analysis of the surface topography obtained by contact mode AFM.