TY - JOUR A1 - Sturm, Heinz T1 - Scanning force microscopy experiments probing micromechanical properties on polymer surfaces using harmonically modulated friction techniques - I. Principles of operation JF - Macromolecular symposia N2 - Applying a high-frequency lateral vibration between the sample surface and the tip of a scanning force microscope (SFM), a harmonically modulated lateral (friction) force image can be obtained using lock-in techniques. The principles of operation are explained, in particular the dramatic decrease of image artefacts generally caused by topography cross-talk and laser beam interference. Flat interfaces between the two immiscible polymers, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and polystyrene (PS), are prepared on a sodium chloride single crystal from the melt. These samples are used to evaluate the appropriate model for the tip-sample interaction geometry. The relationship between frictional and normal force does not follow Amonton's law. This shows that a single-asperity interaction between the tip and sample surface can be considered. Using the new technique, local measurements of shear strength and Young's modulus can be performed. KW - Atomic-scale friction KW - Nanotribology KW - Tip PY - 1999 DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.19991470124 SN - 1022-1360 SN - 0258-0322 SN - 1521-3900 VL - 147 SP - 249 EP - 258 PB - Wiley-VCH Verl. CY - Weinheim, Germany AN - OPUS4-6855 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -