title: Experimental measurement of single-wall carbon nanotube torsional properties.
abstract: We report on the characterization of nanometer-scale torsional devices based on individual single-walled carbon nanotubes as the spring elements. The axial shear moduli of the nanotubes are obtained through modeling of device reaction to various amounts of applied electrostatic force and are compared to theoretical values.
authors.affiliation: Curriculum in Applied and Materials Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USA.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: An
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vicci
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Falvo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Superfine
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Washburn