Chemistry and Materials Science

The recent emergence and proliferation of proximal probes and computational techniques for simulating tip-surface interactions has led to the appearance of the new, interdisciplinary fields of micro/nanotribology and micro/nanomechanics. This volume serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of these two new fields and applications to magnetic storage systems and MEMS/NEMS. The book comprises chapters by internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials-science perspectives. They cover key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modeling of interfaces. With a Foreword by Physics Nobel Laureate Gerd Binnig.