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A virtual instrument to standardise the calibration of atomic force microscope cantilevers
- Source :
- Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Atomic force microscope (AFM) users often calibrate the spring constants of cantilevers using functionality built into individual instruments. This calibration is performed without reference to a global standard, hindering the robust comparison of force measurements reported by different laboratories. Here, we describe a virtual instrument (an internet-based initiative) whereby users from all laboratories can instantly and quantitatively compare their calibration measurements to those of others-standardising AFM force measurements-and simultaneously enabling non-invasive calibration of AFM cantilevers of any geometry. This global calibration initiative requires no additional instrumentation or data processing on the part of the user. It utilises a single website where users upload currently available data. A proof-of-principle demonstration of this initiative is presented using measured data from five independent laboratories across three countries, which also allows for an assessment of current calibration.
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- Database :
- OAIster
- Journal :
- Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
- Notes :
- application/pdf
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1066331917
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource