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Probing viscoelastic surfaces with bimodal tapping-mode atomic force microscopy: Underlying physics and observables for a standard linear solid model

Journal Article · · Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.5.176· OSTI ID:1628612
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  1. Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; George Washington Univ., Washington, DC (United States). Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineeing; DOE/OSTI

This paper presents computational simulations of single-mode and bimodal atomic force microscopy (AFM) with particular focus on the viscoelastic interactions occurring during tip–sample impact. The surface is modeled by using a standard linear solid model, which is the simplest system that can reproduce creep compliance and stress relaxation, which are fundamental behaviors exhibited by viscoelastic surfaces. The relaxation of the surface in combination with the complexities of bimodal tip–sample impacts gives rise to unique dynamic behaviors that have important consequences with regards to the acquisition of quantitative relationships between the sample properties and the AFM observables. The physics of the tip–sample interactions and its effect on the observables are illustrated and discussed, and a brief research outlook on viscoelasticity measurement with intermittent-contact AFM is provided.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Materials Sciences & Engineering Division
OSTI ID:
1628612
Journal Information:
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, Journal Name: Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology Vol. 5; ISSN BJNEAH; ISSN 2190-4286
Publisher:
Beilstein InstituteCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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