Speed-dependent friction (IMAGE)

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel

Speed-dependent friction

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Surprisingly, the friction between the tip of an atomic force microscope and the Moiré superstructures depends on the speed at which the tip is moved across the surface.

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Department of Physics, University of Basel and Scixel

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