Direct Measurement of Lateral Force Using Dual Cantilevers

Direct Measurement of Lateral Force Using Dual Cantilevers

We have constructed an experimental system to measure a piconewton lateral force using dual cantilevers which cross with each other. The resolution of the lateral force is estimated to be 3.3 p ± 0.2 pN, which is comparable to forces due to thermal fluctuation. This experimental apparatus works so e...

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Main Authors: Kouji Miura, Makoto Ishikawa, Masaya Ichikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-03-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
lateral force
dual cantilevers
piconewton
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/12/3/3200/

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