Evolution of real contact area during stick-slip movement observed by total reflection method
Luo Zhijun, Song Baojiang, Han Jingyu, Yan Shaoze
       

The recorded data: (a) the variation of intensity corresponding to the whole contact area, which changes periodically with slow growth and sudden drop, (b) the variation of the frictional force, which is almost synchronous with the intensity, (c) the normal force, which is relatively stable around 190 N compared with the evident change of frictional force and intensity.