Towards Chemical Mapping at Sub-Micron Resolution: Near-Field Spectroscopic Delineation of Interphase Boundaries

Several of the authors of this collection of papers presented at the international meeting on the mechanical behaviour of materials have been working continuously in that field for several decades. In contrast, in this instance we have an example of an author who, having some experience in nanoindentation and surface - mechanical research, now pursues interdisciplinary studies of nanoscale properties in a different field. This paper discusses how a near-field version of infrared microspectroscopy, together with multivariate data analysis points a way towards a new method for identifying biomarkers for use in biomedical evaluation procedures. We also outline some details of a non-statistical method of classification, employing fuzzy logic. Content: Preface -- Towards Chemical Mapping at Sub-Micron Resolution: Near-Field Spectroscopic Delineation of Interphase Boundaries -- Indentation Size Effect and the Hall-Petch 'Law' -- From Wipers to the JKR Equation: Boundary Lubrication and Adhesion of Rubber -- Effect of Surface Roughness on the Adhesion of Elastomers to Hard Surfaces -- Contact Problems at Nano/Microscale and Depth Sensing Indentation Techniques -- Indentation of Ceramics, Some Highlights -- The Effect of Solid Solution Impurities on Dislocation Nucleation in a (001) Mo -- 1.5 at.% Ir Single Crystal -- Self-Sustained Fracture Waves in Soda-Lime Glass.