Title :
Theory of Cohesive Forces in Layered and Striated Nanostructures: Some Surprises
Author_Institution :
Nanoscale Sci. & Technol. Centre, Griffith Univ., Nathan, Qld.
Abstract :
A discussion is given of the surprising form of the asymptotic van der Waals (dispersion) force recently predicted to occur between parallel metallic nanotubes or wires, and also between graphene planes and various structures.
Keywords :
graphite; nanostructured materials; nanowires; van der Waals forces; asymptotic van der Waals force; cohesive forces; dispersion force; graphene planes; graphite; layered nanostructure; nanowires; parallel metallic nanotubes; striated nanostructure; subpiconewton forces; Australia; Carbon nanotubes; Electrons; Fluctuations; Force measurement; Microscopy; Nanostructures; Nanowires; Semiconductivity; Wires;
Conference_Titel :
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2006. ICONN '06. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brisbane, Qld.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0453-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0453-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICONN.2006.340706
