Effect of the Tip Size on AFM Cantilever Based Force Sensor

Figure 4

Schematics of the force components caused by the deflection of the AFM cantilever. The calculated force by the cantilever’s beam deflection can be divided into two force components: one is to push the cell and the other one is to press the cell. (a) End effector with small tip. (b) End effector with large tip.

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