Reitsma M.G., Gates R.S.
National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
Keywords: Atomic force microscope, cantilever, stiffness calibration
A new technique for calibrating Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) cantilevers is demonstrated using a unique array of microfabricated reference cantilevers. The array, consisting of seven uniform rectangular cantilevers of different length (and thus stiffness), was used to perform a high precision calibration on a commercial AFM cantilever. When combined with independent validation of the reference array with an SI traceable method, the technique presented here will offer an approach for high accuracy AFM cantilever calibration.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Technical Proceedings of the 2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 1
Published: May 7, 2006
Pages: 785 - 788
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Materials Characterization & Imaging
ISBN: 0-9767985-6-5