@inproceedings{8a6db50b5dfa415cbfab184f3eca2659,
title = "Atomic-scale observation of superlubricity",
abstract = "Graphite is known to be a good solid lubricant. The low-friction behavior is commonly ascribed to the low resistance to shear. Using a home-built frictional force microscope that is able to detect forces in three dimensions, we have studied the energy dissipation between a tungsten tip sliding over a graphite surface in dry contact. By measuring atomic-scale friction as a function of the rotational angle between two contacting bodies we show that the origin of the ultra-low friction of graphite lies in the incommensurability between rotated graphite layers, an effect proposed under the name of 'superlubricity'.",
author = "M. Dienwiebel and Verhoeven, {G. S.} and N. Pradeep and Zandbergen, {H. W.} and Frenken, {J. W.M.}",
year = "2005",
doi = "10.1115/wtc2005-64003",
language = "English",
isbn = "0791842029",
series = "Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005",
publisher = "American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Library",
pages = "465--466",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005",
note = "2005 World Tribology Congress III ; Conference date: 12-09-2005 Through 16-09-2005",
}