Nanoreliability-combined simulation and testing

Reliability has become most important for the wide application of microand nanotechnologies as well. Thermal misfit problems, complex loading conditions, creep, fatigue and vibrations exert a great influence on the reliability of tiny structures and components. MicroDAC and nanoDAC local deformation measurements combined with fully parameterized simulation enable to characterize and evaluate the reliability behaviour of various components and materials in the micro-nano transition region. Nanoparticles, thin layers etc. are related to localized stress fields which have a dominant influence on strength and related physical quantities.