The recent emergence and proliferation of proximal probes, e.g. SPM and AFM, and computational techniques for simulating tip-surface interactions has enabled the systematic investigation of interfacial problems on ever smaller scales, as well as created means for modifying and manipulating nanostructures. In short, they have led to the appearance of the new, interdisciplinary fields of micro/nanotribology and micro/nanomechanics. This volume serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics and applications to magnetic storage systems and MEMS/NEMS. Assuming some familiarity with macrotribilogy/mechanics, the book comprises chapters by internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials-science perspectives. They cover key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modelling of interfaces, each beginning their contributions with macro- and progressing to microconcepts. Subset of the ‘Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology’ adressed to a select audience For teaching and self-study purposes Focusing on the Nanomechanics and Nanotribology area INDICE: Foreword by Gerd Binnig.- Introduction.- Measurement Techniques and Applications.- Part I Scanning Probe Microscopy.- Part II Nanotribology and Nanomechanics.- Part III Molecularly Thick Films for Lubrication.- Part IV Applications.- Subject Index.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-77607-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 1148
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés