Experimental procedures for precision measurements of the Casimir force with an Atomic Force Microscope

Abstract

Experimental methods and procedures required for precision measurements of the Casimir force are presented. In particular, the best practices for obtaining stable cantilevers, calibration of the cantilever, correction of thermal and mechanical drift, measuring the contact separation, sphere radius and the roughness are discussed.

14 pages, 7 figures

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