Influence of AFM Tip Temperature on THF Hydrate Stability: Theoretical Model and Numerical Simulation

Figure 6

Temperature distribution of AFM probes heated by the laser beam. (a) The distance of 32 μm between the laser spot and tip. (b) The laser intensity weakened to 30%. (c) The distance increases to 57 μm. (d) The distance increases to 57 μm and the laser intensity weakened to 30%.

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