Application of in situ Laser Spectroscopic Techniques to Fundamental Problems in Tribology

将进行一项实验性研究， 表演。原位>;>激光光谱测量 摩擦表面力显微镜 这可以允许 分子行为和微流动的测定 滑动表面上的薄膜，并导致更好地了解 边界润滑膜和其它薄膜的性质 分子层 最初的实验旨在确定 各种激光感应信号的检测限 从小接触面积和物理约束下， 通过表面力显微镜的设计来加强。 选择 长链分子层，由朗缪尔.布洛杰特沉积 技术将被使用。 结果将用于设计一个 表面力显微镜具有显著改进的能力。

An experimental study will be conducted of the feasibility of performing .;.in situ>;> laser spectroscopic measurements in a tribological surface force microscope. This could allow determination of molecular behavior and micro.flows in molecularly thin films on sliding surfaces and lead to better understanding of the properties of boundary lubrication films and other thin molecular layers. Initial experiments are aimed at determining detection limits for a variety of laser.induced signals originating from the small contact area and under the physical constraints enforced by the design of the surface force microscope. Selected long.chain molecular layers, deposited by the Langmuir.Blodgett technique will be used. The results will be used to design a surface force microscope with significantly improved capabilities.