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