Abstract
The plastic deformation process of two contacting Pb asperities as a function of load has been studied using combined atomic force microscopy-scanning tunneling microscopy techniques. By simultaneously measuring the load and area of contact, we obtained the apparent pressure during the deformation process. The evolution of the connective neck due to cohesive bonding of the asperities is also investigated.
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