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7. Glossary
Hanging links
It is the electronic cloud of an atom that is not bonded to another atom.
DFT (Density functional theory) – Density functional theory
It's a quantum mechanical simulation method that can be used to calculate a wide variety of properties of almost any type of atomic system.
ESH (Standard Hydrogen Electrode) – Standard hydrogen electrode
The absolute reference electrode in electrochemistry, against which all redox potentials are measured.
Shear force – Force de cisaillement
Force existing between an object oscillating parallel to the surface of a sample. This force dampens the amplitude of oscillation, can be quantified and used to regulate the tip-to-surface distance in near-field microscopy....
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BUY an AFM – Photoniques 90 (2018). A list of microscope manufacturers and tip manufacturers/distributors is available.
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