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Evan V Anderson¹, Saonti Chakraborty, Taylor Esformes

¹Physics Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachussetts 01609, United States.

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A new, simple lateral force calibration method exploits the linear force-voltage relationship. This technique offers a faster, less damaging alternative for precise experimental comparisons.

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Area of Science:

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Nanotechnology
Surface Science

Background:

Lateral force calibration is crucial for quantitative AFM measurements.
Existing methods are often slow, costly, and can damage the AFM tip.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a rapid, cost-effective, and non-damaging method for lateral force calibration.
To improve the precision and reliability of lateral force measurements in AFM.

Main Methods:

Exploiting the linear relationship between applied force and measured voltage.
Developing a calibration technique independent of sample and cantilever geometry.

Main Results:

Achieved better than 10% precision in lateral force calibration.
Eliminated common issues associated with traditional calibration methods.
Demonstrated a technique that is independent of sample and cantilever shapes.

Conclusions:

The presented method offers a significant improvement over current lateral force calibration techniques.
This advance facilitates more accurate and reproducible quantitative comparisons between AFM experiments.