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Hollow Cantilevers: Micro/Nanomechanical Devices

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This lecture discusses the main characteristics, fabrication, actuation, and detection of hollow cantilevers in micro/nanomechanical devices. It covers topics such as liquid flow speed, viscous fluids, capillary forces, and turbulence effects. The lecture also explores the mass responsivity parameter, dispersion avoidance, and applications as a Coriolis-force sensor.

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