A Monolithic Micro-Tensile Tester for Investigating Silicon Dioxide Polymorph Micromechanics, Fabricated and Operated Using a Femtosecond Laser

Mechanical testing of materials at the microscales is challenging. It requires delicate procedures not only for producing and handling the specimen to be tested, but also for applying an accurate and controlled force. This endeavor is even more challenging when it comes to investigating the behavior...

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Main Authors: Christos-Edward Athanasiou, Yves Bellouard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/6/9/1365