Lubrication effects on head�disk spacing loss

07 Oct 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

The effects of lubrication thickness on the magnetic recording head-media tribology were investigated in this study. Coauthors: J. Liu, C. Y. Chen, S. Zhang

http://nanohub.org/resources/12254

Nanotribology, Nanomechanics and Materials Characterization Studies

08 Jun 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Bharat Bhushan

Fundamental nanotribological studies provide insight to molecular origins of interfacial phenomena including adhesion, friction, wear and lubrication. Friction and wear of lightly loaded micro/nano …

http://nanohub.org/resources/6573

ECET 499N: Introduction to Nanotechnology

30 Mar 2009 | Courses | Contributor(s): Helen McNally

An introduction to the emerging area of nanotechnology will be studied. The primary focus will be on the technologies of nanotechnology, with specific emphasis on electronics and electrical …

http://nanohub.org/resources/6583

BNC Annual Research Symposium: Metrology and Nanomaterials Characterization

10 May 2007 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ron Reifenberger

This presentation is part of a collection of presentations describing the projects, people, and capabilities enhanced by research performed in the Birck Center, and a look at plans for the upcoming …

http://nanohub.org/resources/2635

Orientational Dependence of Friction in Polyethylene

16 Apr 2007 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): SeongJun Heo

The frictional properties of polyethylene polymer are investigated by using classical molecular dynamics simulations. Especially, the sliding orientational effect is considered in this study. The …

http://nanohub.org/resources/2601

SPMW Mechanisms of atomic friction studied by friction force microscopy

12 Dec 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ernst Meyer

Force microscopy is a versatile instrument to investigate physical phenomena on surfaces. The first emphasis is on the study of friction on the nanometer-scale, also called nanotribology. It will be …

http://nanohub.org/resources/2102