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Force Calibrations in the Nanonewton Regime

Published

Author(s)

Lowell P. Howard, E C. Teague

Abstract

An instrument is described which is shown capable of making preliminary measurements of nanonewton forces. A technique is described which allows absolute calibrations of small forces to be made in terms of electrical measurements.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of American Society for Precision Engineering
Conference Dates
October 2-7, 1994
Conference Location
Cincinnati, OH
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

AFM, force calibration, nanonewton
Manufacturing and Metrology

Citation

Howard, L. and Teague, E. (1994), Force Calibrations in the Nanonewton Regime, Proceedings of American Society for Precision Engineering, Cincinnati, OH (Accessed May 10, 2025)

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Created January 1, 1994, Updated February 19, 2017