This paper describes Ni electrodeposition as a method of producing metallic nanowires on a scanning probe tip. A polycarbonate porous membrane was used as a template for the growth of nanowires on a Si atomic force microscope ͑AFM͒ probe tip. A thin Pt cathode was deposited on the tip apex and onto the underlying porous membrane with the help of a focused ion beam. The number of nanowires deposited on the AFM probe tip was controlled by the cathode area and the duration of Ni deposition. Surface imaging was performed with the nanowire AFM probes. Elastic and inelastic deformations of the nanowires were observed, and the related beam mechanics were calculated.
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Appendix AThe moment of inertia, I x , and section modulus, S x , of an inverted-conical-shaped beam having a larger diameter d A at the free end and a smaller diameter d B at the fixed end are given by 47 Figure 14. SEM image of inelastically deformed nanowires on the AFM probe tip previously shown in Fig. 9. The resulting displacements are indicated by the vectors. Scale bar: 1 m.D437 Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 156 ͑10͒ D431-D438 ͑2009͒ D437 ) unless CC License in place (see abstract). ecsdl.org/site/terms_use address. Redistribution subject to ECS terms of use (see 132.174.255.116 Downloaded on 2015-03-11 to IP D438 Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 156 ͑10͒ D431-D438 ͑2009͒ D438 ) unless CC License in place (see abstract). ecsdl.org/site/terms_use address. Redistribution subject to ECS terms of use (see 132.174.255.116 Downloaded on 2015-03-11 to IP