Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Diamagnetism01:26

Diamagnetism

3.0K
Materials consisting of paired electrons have zero net magnetic moments. However, when these materials are placed under an external magnetic field, the moments opposite to the field are induced. Such materials are called diamagnets. Diamagnetism is the response of the diamagnets when placed in an external magnetic field.
Diamagnetism was discovered by Anton Brugmans in 1778 when he observed that bismuth gets repelled by magnetic fields, thus theorizing that diamagnets get repelled by magnets....
3.0K
Diamagnetic Shielding of Nuclei: Local Diamagnetic Current01:14

Diamagnetic Shielding of Nuclei: Local Diamagnetic Current

1.5K
An applied magnetic field causes the electrons present in the molecule to circulate, setting up a local diamagnetic current within the molecule. The local diamagnetic current arising from circulating sigma-bonding electrons induces a magnetic field, Blocal that opposes the applied magnetic field, B0. The effective magnetic field experienced by these nuclei is given by the difference between the applied and local magnetic fields in a phenomenon called local diamagnetic shielding. Essentially,...
1.5K
Design Example: Forces in Sluice Gate01:11

Design Example: Forces in Sluice Gate

3.0K
In hydraulic engineering, sluice gates are essential for managing water flow through channels, reservoirs, and irrigation systems. Sluice gates, acting as vertical barriers, regulate water by adjusting the gate's opening height, which changes the velocity and pressure of water flowing beneath the gate. Understanding the forces involved is crucial to designing sluice gates that can withstand dynamic pressure differences, especially when the gate is closed or partially open.
Key variables in...
3.0K
Glassware Calibration01:11

Glassware Calibration

1.4K
Accurate calibration of glassware, such as volumetric flasks, pipettes, and burettes, is essential to ensure accurate measurements in the analytical laboratory. Calibration helps maintain consistency across measurements and prevents errors arising from inaccurate volumes.
Volumetric flasks: Volumetric flasks are designed to prepare aqueous solutions of precise volumes accurately with a calibration line on the neck. To calibrate a volumetric flask, it is important to fill it with distilled...
1.4K
Instrument Calibration01:12

Instrument Calibration

755
Instrument calibration is essential for ensuring that instruments produce accurate and consistent results. It is vital in manufacturing, healthcare, testing laboratories, and scientific research. Calibration processes are specific to each instrument and help enhance data accuracy. Each instrument has a unique calibration process tailored to its design and function to improve data accuracy.
Analytical Balance Calibration
An analytical balance measures mass and requires regular calibration to...
755
Lateralization01:28

Lateralization

1.0K
Brain lateralization refers to the division of mental processes and functions between the two hemispheres of the brain, a phenomenon that optimizes neural efficiency and underpins complex abilities in humans. This specialization allows each hemisphere to perform tasks where it has a comparative advantage, facilitating more refined cognitive capabilities across different domains.
1.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Structural superlubricity triboelectric nanogenerator with negligible wear and high triboelectrification efficiency.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Observation of Robust Macroscale Structural Superlubricity.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

Origins of Graphite Resistivity: Decoupling Stacking Fault and Rotational Misorientation.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2026
Same author

Microscale Contact Electrification with Unprecedented High Intrinsic Charge Density.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2025
Same author

Ultrahigh Thermal Conductance across Superlubric Interfaces in Twisted Graphite.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

Massive Transfer and Assembly of Microscale Superlubric Materials.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 1, 2026

Parametric Optimization Design Method for Friction Plates of Hydro-Viscous Clutches
10:58

Parametric Optimization Design Method for Friction Plates of Hydro-Viscous Clutches

Published on: July 22, 2025

661

Design and optimization of the diamagnetic lateral force calibration method.

Cangyu Qu1, Bingtong Liu2, Ming Ma2

  • 1Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.

The Review of Scientific Instruments
|December 4, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Diamagnetic lateral force calibration (DLFC) is crucial for atomic force microscopy. This study explores lateral stiffness dependence in DLFC systems, optimizing them for enhanced precision and robustness against normal load.

More Related Videos

Design and Optimization Strategies of a High-Performance Vented Box
14:23

Design and Optimization Strategies of a High-Performance Vented Box

Published on: June 9, 2023

1.6K
An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones
05:42

An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones

Published on: October 5, 2020

3.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 1, 2026

Parametric Optimization Design Method for Friction Plates of Hydro-Viscous Clutches
10:58

Parametric Optimization Design Method for Friction Plates of Hydro-Viscous Clutches

Published on: July 22, 2025

661
Design and Optimization Strategies of a High-Performance Vented Box
14:23

Design and Optimization Strategies of a High-Performance Vented Box

Published on: June 9, 2023

1.6K
An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones
05:42

An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones

Published on: October 5, 2020

3.7K

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Atomic force microscopy (AFM) relies on precise lateral force calibration.
  • The diamagnetic lateral force calibration (DLFC) method is popular for its ease of use and ability to determine crosstalk and stiffness.
  • The dependence of lateral stiffness on DLFC system parameters is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a theoretical formulation for lateral stiffness dependence in DLFC systems.
  • To experimentally verify the theoretical model.
  • To guide the design and optimization of future DLFC systems for improved calibration precision and applicability.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical modeling of lateral stiffness dependence in DLFC systems.
  • Experimental verification of the developed theoretical formulation.
  • Optimization of a DLFC system for robustness against normal load.

Main Results:

  • A theoretical framework was established to describe the dependence of lateral stiffness on DLFC system properties.
  • Experimental validation confirmed the theoretical predictions.
  • An optimized DLFC system demonstrated robustness against normal load, a previously unattainable feature.

Conclusions:

  • The developed theoretical formulation provides essential insights into DLFC system behavior.
  • This research enables the design of more precise and applicable DLFC systems for AFM.
  • The optimized DLFC system overcomes limitations in robustness, enhancing its utility in AFM applications.