title: Optimal evaluation of single-molecule force spectroscopy experiments.
abstract: The forced rupture of single chemical bonds under external load is addressed. A general framework is put forward to optimally utilize the experimentally observed rupture force data for estimating the parameters of a theoretical model. As an application, we explore to what extent a distinction between several recently proposed models is feasible on the basis of realistic experimental data sets.
authors.affiliation: Fakultät für Physik, Universität Bielefeld, 33615 Bielefeld, Germany.
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Getfert
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Reimann