AFM Observation of Ferroelectric Domains on TGS Cleavage Surface

Min Kun Bae, Kazuhiro Hara, Hirotaka Okabe, Shoichi Kai, Yoshihiro Ishibashi

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Abstract

Utilizing an atomic force microscope (AFM), we observed the cleavage surface of triglycine sulfate [TGS; (NH2CH2COOH)3H2SO4.] cleaved near Curie point in the atmosphere. Adopting the constant height mode in the repulsive force region, the contrast of lenticular domain patterns reversed for the opposite direction scans parallel to the cleavage direction. The change in the contrast may result from the difference in the frictional force due to the structure of the ferroelectric domains on the cleavage surface.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2401-2403
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the Physical Society of Japan
Volume65
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 1996

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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