APPENDIX B

Parameters of the Models

Modeling and the visualization of corresponding results for CNT-MFM and

resistive heating of CNTs were implemented in Python using NumPy/SciPy/
Matplotlib [208, 209] packages. Modeling and the visualization of correspond-
ing results for dielectric-coated CNT probes was implemented in COMSOL
Multiphysics.

B.1 Parameters of the Model of Resistive Heating

Our theoretical model can be split logically in two parts. The first part is
a purely numerical simulation of the heating of a 3D sample with realistic
geometry. We solve the 3D axially symmetric heat diffusion equation using a
finite difference scheme with a spatial step of 1 nm. The resulting equilibrium
temperature distribution after 20 000 iterations is shown in Fig.6.6 of the
main text.
The two main conclusions of this simulation are: (a) the equilibrium tem-
perature distribution is reached in less than 1 µs; (b) the temperature of the
nanotube is highly homogeneous in each cross-section.
The second part of our model is the investigation of the quasi one-dimensional
heat diffusion problem with boundary conditions imposed by the 3D connected
probe tips and a substrate (see discussion in the main text). The parame-
ters used in this equation are summarized in the Table B and illustrated in
Fig.B.1.

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Table B.1: Numerical values of the parameters used in the 1D heat equation.
Physical Parameters Value Measured Metho
Coating thickness, nm 45 SEM
Radius, nm 9 SEM
Length of CNT, nm 300 SEM
Ratio of CNT apex 0.2
Conductance of CNT, σ = σ0 + σ1 T σ0 = 7µS, σ1 = 0.033µS/K best fit
Thermal conductivity of Au, W/m·T 280 Ref.[210]
Thermal conductivity of doped Si, W/m·T 180 Ref.[211]
Thermal conductivity of SiOx, W/m·T 1.4 Ref. [212]
Thermal conductivity of CNT, W/m·T 170 Ref. [193]

Figure B.1: Geometry of the model of resistive heating.

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