Measurement of starting torque in surface tension self-assembly of microstructures

Authors
Syms, RRA
Citation
Rra. Syms, Measurement of starting torque in surface tension self-assembly of microstructures, ELECTR LETT, 37(13), 2001, pp. 859-861
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
ELECTRONICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
00135194 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
13
Year of publication
2001
Pages
859 - 861
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-5194(20010621)37:13<859:MOSTIS>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
The torque available at the start of out-of-plane relation in surface tensi on powered self-assembly of microstructures is measured by deformation of a n elastic spring. Values confirm to theoretical estimates and show that sur face tension torque can overwhelm the gravitational counter-torque for real istic components in the microstructure size regime.