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Reinterpretation Of Velocity-Dependent Atomic Friction: Influence Of The Inherent Instrumental Noise In Friction Force Microscopes, Yalin Dong, Hongyu Gao, Ashlie Martini, Philip Egberts
Reinterpretation Of Velocity-Dependent Atomic Friction: Influence Of The Inherent Instrumental Noise In Friction Force Microscopes, Yalin Dong, Hongyu Gao, Ashlie Martini, Philip Egberts
Dr. Yalin Dong
We have applied both the master equation method and harmonic transition state theory to interpret the velocity-dependent friction behavior observed in atomic friction experiments. To understand the discrepancy between attempt frequencies measured in atomic force microscopy experiments and those estimated by theoretical models, both thermal noise and instrumental noise are introduced into the model. It is found that the experimentally observed low attempt frequency and the transition point at low velocity regimes can be interpreted in terms of the instrumental noise inherent in atomic force microscopy. In contrast to previous models, this model also predicts (1) the existence of a …
Inertia Gap Between Md Simulations And Afm Experiments In Study Of Atomic Friction, Yalin Dong, Qunyang Li, Robert W. Carpick, Ashlie Martini
Inertia Gap Between Md Simulations And Afm Experiments In Study Of Atomic Friction, Yalin Dong, Qunyang Li, Robert W. Carpick, Ashlie Martini
Dr. Yalin Dong
Both atomic force microscopy (AFM) experiments and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation are carried out to investigate atomic stick-slip friction by sliding a Pt tip on an Au substrate. Efforts are taken to match the conditions for AFM experiment and MD simulation as closely as possible. The results show that AFM and MD provide consistent energetic parameters, which suggests that MD simulations can be reliably used to interpret energetic aspects of the interfaces. However, orders of magnitude differences in attempt frequencies are found, which indicates another challenge between the MD simulations and AFM experiments, i.e., the inertia gap.
Atomic Friction Studied By Modeling The Buried Inteface, Yalin Dong, Ashlie Martini, Qunyang Li, Robert W. Carpick
Atomic Friction Studied By Modeling The Buried Inteface, Yalin Dong, Ashlie Martini, Qunyang Li, Robert W. Carpick
Dr. Yalin Dong
Molecular dynamics simulation is carried out to model the single-asperity friction in atomic force microscope experiments. Superlubricity is achieved through misalignment between the AFM tip and substrate. Direct observation of the buried interface reveals that incommensurability-induced inhomogeneous shear stress can cause ultra-low atomic scale friction.
Physically Representative Atomistic Modeling Of Atomic-Scale Friction, Yalin Dong
Physically Representative Atomistic Modeling Of Atomic-Scale Friction, Yalin Dong
Dr. Yalin Dong
Nanotribology is a research field to study friction, adhesion, wear and lubrication occurred between two sliding interfaces at nano scale. This study is motivated by the demanding need of miniaturization mechanical components in Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), improvement of durability in magnetic storage system, and other industrial applications. Overcoming tribological failure and finding ways to control friction at small scale have become keys to commercialize MEMS with sliding components as well as to stimulate the technological innovation associated with the development of MEMS. In addition to the industrial applications, such research is also scientifically fascinating because it opens a …
Speed Dependence Of Atomic Stick-Slip Friction In Optimally Matched Experiments And Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Qunyang Li, Yalin Dong, Danny Perez, Ashlie Martini, Robert W. Carpick
Speed Dependence Of Atomic Stick-Slip Friction In Optimally Matched Experiments And Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Qunyang Li, Yalin Dong, Danny Perez, Ashlie Martini, Robert W. Carpick
Dr. Yalin Dong
The atomic stick-slip behavior of a Pt tip sliding on a Au(111) surface is studied with atomic force microscopy (AFM) experiments and accelerated (i.e., reduced sliding speed) molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The MD and AFM conditions are controlled to match, as closely as possible, the geometry and orientation, load, temperature, and compliance. We observe clear stick-slip without any damage. Comparison of bothMDand AFM results with the thermally activated Prandtl-Tomlinson model shows that MD results at the highest speeds are not in the thermally activated regime. At lower speeds, within the thermally activated regime, AFM and MD provide consistent energetics, but …