Friction force microscopy is an important analytical tool in the field of tribology on the nanometer-scale. The contact area between the probing tip and the sample is reduced to some square nanometers, corresponding to the ideal of a single asperity contact. Traditional concepts, such as friction coefficients, adhesion and elasticity and stick-slip are re-examined with this novel technique. New concepts based upon classical and quantum mechanics are investigated.
Contents:
Introduction and Motivation
Instruments
Normal Forces at
the Atomic Scale
Understanding of Lateral Forces
Dissipation Mechanisms
Nanorheology and Nanoconfinement
Generation of Ultrasonic Waves in Sliding Friction
Friction Force Microscopy Experiments
Appendix: Instrumental Aspects of Force Microscopy
Readership: Graduate and researchers in physics, chemistry and
materials science.
"This book provides a good introduction to tribology and will be of use for students."
NANOSCIENCE: FRICTION AND RHEOLOGY ON THE NANOMETER SCALE
