The tuning fork as sensor for dynamic force distance control in scanning near-field optical microscopy |
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Authors: | A Naber |
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Affiliation: | Physikalisches Institut, Wilhelm-Klemm-Str. 10, D-48149 Münster, Germany |
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Abstract: | The dynamic force distance control for scanning near-field optical microscopy on the basis of a tuning fork as piezoelectric force sensor is remarkably sensitive. In order to gain a better understanding of this sensitivity the vibrational properties of the tuning fork are modelled within the framework of two coupled harmonic oscillators. As a result, the effective force constant of the tuning fork at resonance frequency is determined. Furthermore, the influence of the additional mass by the attachment of the near-field probe is investigated. |
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Keywords: | Near-field optics quartz tuning fork tetrahedral tip tip–sample distance control |
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