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Modeling of eccentric nanoneedle in trolling-mode atomic force microscope.

Mahmood Chahari¹, Mohammadreza Sajjadi²

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.

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|November 10, 2020

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Eccentric nanoneedle placement in tapping-mode atomic force microscopy (TR-AFM) significantly impacts system dynamics. This study develops a mathematical model to analyze how nanoneedle eccentricity affects microbeam torsion and tip displacement.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

* Mechanical Engineering
* Nanotechnology
* Materials Science

Background:

* Standard tapping-mode atomic force microscopy (TR-AFM) relies on precise nanoneedle installation.
* Misplacement of the nanoneedle can lead to unpredictable system dynamics and coupled bending-torsion modes.

Purpose of the Study:

* To investigate the dynamic response of TR-AFM systems with an eccentrically mounted nanoneedle.
* To develop a continuous mathematical model that accounts for nanoneedle eccentricity and nonlinear vibrations.

Main Methods:

* Derivation of equations of motion using Hamilton's principle.
* Application of the assumed mode method (AMM) for analysis.
* Simulation of cantilever dynamics under complex tip-sample interactions.

Main Results:

* A continuous mathematical model was developed to simulate TR-AFM dynamics with eccentric nanoneedles.
* Nanoneedle eccentricity was found to have significant effects on the microbeam torsion angle.
* Out-of-plane nanoneedle tip displacement was notably influenced by eccentricity.

Conclusions:

* Accurate modeling of nanoneedle position is crucial for understanding TR-AFM system dynamics.
* Nanoneedle eccentricity introduces coupled nonlinear vibrations, affecting system performance.
* The developed model accurately predicts the impact of eccentricity on dynamic responses.