 Cantilever compliance correction (source code)

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= Cantilever compliance correction
{title2=$F=k_cd,\quad x=Z-d$}

For a simple single-tether geometry, imposed displacement $Z$ divides into cantilever deflection $d$ and molecular extension $x$. Applying the displayed correction prevents attributing the instrument's stretch to the molecule. Geometric offsets, handles and substrate compliance require additional calibrated terms.

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