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Nanoscience is a thriving multi-disciplinary activity, which aims at understanding the properties and the interaction of very small objects on the nanometer scale. In this endeavor, tools for the observation, analysis and modification of individual objects like macromolecules, clusters or even single atoms are required. The development of dedicated microfabricated instruments to measure physical and...
Future space exploration will emphasize on cost effectiveness and highly focused mission objectives. Missions costs are directly proportional to its total weight, thus, the trend will be to replace bulky and heavy components of space carriers, communication and navigation platforms and of scientific payloads. MEMS devices are ideally suited to replace several of these components in the future, first...
We have developed, built and tested an atomic force microscope (AFM) for planetary science applications, in particular for the study of Martian dust and soil. The system consists of a controller board, an electromagnetic scanner and a micro-fabricated sensor-chip. Eight cantilevers with integrated, piezoresistive deflection sensors are aligned in a row and are engaged one after the other to provide...
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