> Dear MEMS-Community:
> We have measured friction  in the micronewton range as a function
> of external vibration. The vibration was introduced perpendicular to
> the direction of sliding with an amplitude ranging from 4 nm up to 2
> microns.
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> The results could be very interesting for microtechnology, however,
> we are struggling with the theoretical description.
> Is anybody aware of publications or running projects in that field?
> Any help is appreciated.

Try the following book
"Handbook of Micro/Nanotribology"
Edited by B.Bhushan, Ohio State Uni. Columbus USA
ISBN 0-8493-8402-8
second edition  Jan 1999  CRC Press
source :     www.dadirect.com.au


The contents write - up seems to cover what you describe. Warning though, I have
not seen the book.










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>   Matt Scherge
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> Dr. Matthias Scherge
> Microtribology Group
> Technische Universitaet Ilmenau
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