Cantilever, cantilever system, scanning probe microscope, mass sensor apparatus, viscoelasticity measuring instrument, manipulation apparatus, displacement determination method of cantilever, vibration method of cantilever and deformation method of cantilever

摘要

Provided is a cantilever that is capable of bending and deforming in an active manner by itself. The cantilever includes: a lever portion having a proximal end that is supported by a main body part; and a resistor member that is formed in the cantilever and generates heat when a voltage is applied, to thereby deform the lever portion by thermal expansion due to the heat.