Publications by authors named "Francom M"
Appl Phys Lett
September 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how bacteria move when attached to a specially treated silicon surface, using a microcantilever to track this nanomechanical motion.
- The microcantilever, placed in a liquid medium, experiences increased fluctuations due to the bacteria's motion, which is detected by an optical transducer, especially noted as low-frequency oscillations.
- Findings suggest a specific energy distribution in the motion of the bacteria and provide a foundation for future research on microorganisms and the design of sensors for detecting bacteria.
