The origin of ultrasound-induced friction reduction in microscopic mechanical contacts.

We present a study of the origin of ultrasound-induced friction reduction in microscopic mechanical contacts. The effect of friction reduction caused by Rayleigh-type surface acoustic waves (SAWs) is demonstrated for propagating and two-dimensional, standing wave fields using lateral force microscop...

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Autori principali: Hesjedal, T, Behme, G
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2002