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  • Calibration of AFM cantilever spring constants

    Author(s)
    T. Gibson, Christopher
    L. Weeks, Brandon
    Abell, Chris
    Rayment, Trevor
    Myhra, Sverre
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Myhra, Sverre
    Year published
    2003
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    Abstract
    In this paper we present two simple, reliable and readily applicable methods for calibrating cantilevers and measuring the thickness of thin gold films. The spring constant calibration requires knowledge of the Young's modulus, density of the cantilever and resonant frequency. The thickness of thin gold layers was determined by measuring changes in the resonant frequency and Q-factor of beam shaped AFM cantilevers before and after coating. The techniques for measuring the spring constant and thin film thickness provide accuracy on the order of 10-15%.In this paper we present two simple, reliable and readily applicable methods for calibrating cantilevers and measuring the thickness of thin gold films. The spring constant calibration requires knowledge of the Young's modulus, density of the cantilever and resonant frequency. The thickness of thin gold layers was determined by measuring changes in the resonant frequency and Q-factor of beam shaped AFM cantilevers before and after coating. The techniques for measuring the spring constant and thin film thickness provide accuracy on the order of 10-15%.
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    Journal Title
    Ultramicroscopy: journal devoted to the technical and theoretical advancement of structural research
    Volume
    97
    Publisher URI
    http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/505679/description#description
    Copyright Statement
    © 2003 Elsevier : Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher : This journal is available online - use hypertext links.
    Subject
    Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics
    Optical Physics
    Other Physical Sciences
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/6320
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