Measuring interactions in fluids with small-cantilever AFM

Author(s):
Katan, A.J.
Published
2007
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis describes the design and realization of a small-cantilever AFM, and the application of this instrument to the measurement of hydrophobic forces between nanoscopic surfaces.

AFMHydrophobic forcesMiniature cantileversDynamic force measurements
Defense date
2007-12-11
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Frenken, J.W.M.
Advisor(s)
Oosterkamp, T.H.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Leiden Institute of Physics (LION), Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/12490
ISBN(s)
9789090225746

Juridical information

Court
LEI Universiteit Leiden

Funding

Sponsorship
Stichting FOM, Nanoned, NWO, Tips4Cells