A simple lateral force sensing technique for near-field micropattern generation

Anatoly Shchemelinin*, Michael Rudman, Klony Lieberman, Aaron Lewis

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Abstract

We present a simple and general purpose implementation for monitoring the lateral forces between a near-field optical probe and a surface. A feedback system based on this technique has been incorporated into a near-field optical fabrication system based on heatless material removal with an argon fluoride excimer laser. This has allowed the construction of an instrument that is capable of directly patterning a wide variety of materials with a resolution of less than 50 nm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3538-3541
Number of pages4
JournalReview of Scientific Instruments
Volume64
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

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