Introduction to Atomic Force Microscopes
General Information on Atomic Force Microscope and Scanning Force Microscope:
Main Components of Atomic Force Microscope/Scanning Probe Microscope :
- AFM/SPM Base
- AFM/SPM Controller
- AFM/SPM Head
- AFM/SPM Tipholder
- AFM/SPM Software
- AFM/SPM Vibration Isolation System
- AFM/SPM Probe
- AFM/SPM Scanner
Scanning Modes of Atomic Force Microscope/Scanning Probe Microscope:
- AFM Contact Mode
- AFM Tapping Mode
- STM Scanning Tunneling Mode
- AFM Phase Mode