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Accession Number:
ADA581574
Title:
Carbon Nanotube Oscillator Surface Profiling Device and Method of Use
Descriptive Note:
Patent, Filed 26 Aug 2009, Patented 15 Nov 2011
Corporate Author:
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIV DURHAM
Report Date:
2011-11-15
Pagination or Media Count:
22.0
Abstract:
The proposed device is based on a carbon nanotube oscillator consisting of a finite length outer stationary nanotube and a finite length inner oscillating nanotube. Its main function is to measure changes in the characteristics of the motion of the carbon nanotube oscillating near a sample surface, and profile the roughness of this surface. The device operates in a non-contact mode, thus it can be virtually non-wear and non-fatigued system. It is an alternative to the existing atomic force microscope AFM tips used to scan surfaces to determine their roughness.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE