The recent emergence and proliferation of proximal probes, e.g. SPM and AFM, and
computational techniques for simulating tip-surface interactions has enabled the
systematic investigation of interfacial problems on ever smaller scales, as well
as created means for modifying and manipulating nanostructures. In short, they
have led to the appearance of the new, interdisciplinary fields of
micro/nanotribology and micro/nanomechanics. This volume serves as a timely,
practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics and
applications to magnetic storage systems and MEMS/NEMS. Assuming some
familiarity with macrotribology/mechanics, the book comprises chapters by
internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from
the mechanics and materials-science perspectives. They cover key