Magnetic Resonance Force Microscopy Cantilever Detection by Quantum Tunneling
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Magnetic resonance force microscopy (MRFM) is a novel ultra-sensitive magnetic resonance detection scheme. In this scheme, forces are measured between a magnet-tipped cantilever and on-resonance spins. It has been proposed that this technique could be used to image biomolecules [1]. In order to increase the sensitivity of MRFM, it may become necessary to use radio-frequency (RF), rather than audio-frequency, cantilevers. Our goal is to fabricate RF-cantilevers for MRFM and to develop electron tunneling as a displacement sensor for the RF-cantilever.
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