Resonance frequency as a function of the time needed by epoxic glue to fix a probe

In Atomic Force Microscope based in Quartz Tuning Fork, it is usual to attach, by epoxic glue, a probe to one of the prongs of the Quartz Tuning Fork and employ it as force sensor. This paper shows that the resonance frequency changes as a function of the required time by the epoxic glue to dry. Res...

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Autores: J. M. Merlo-Ramírez, A. Flores-Rosas, D. Antonio-Torres, J. A. Reyes-Avendaño, S. Mendoza-Vazquez
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2014
País:México
Institución:Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas
Repositorio:Redalyc-UNACH
OAI Identifier:oai:redalyc.org:57031047008
Acceso en línea:https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=57031047008
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Física, Astronomía y Matemáticas
quartz tuning fork
Resonance frequency
atomic force microscope
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Sumario:In Atomic Force Microscope based in Quartz Tuning Fork, it is usual to attach, by epoxic glue, a probe to one of the prongs of the Quartz Tuning Fork and employ it as force sensor. This paper shows that the resonance frequency changes as a function of the required time by the epoxic glue to dry. Results of the resonance frequency shift measured at different moments of the experiment are also reported. It has been found that it is necessary to wait at least 10 hours to obtain a stable mechanical system. The results conclude that the studied phenomenon becomes important in the frequency-modulation AFM, due to the evolution of the resonance frequency along the entire experiment.