Tags: atomic force microscopy (AFM)

Description

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) or scanning force microscopy (SFM) is a very high-resolution type of scanning probe microscopy, with demonstrated resolution on the order of fractions of a nanometer, more than 1000 times better than the optical diffraction limit.

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  1. 3 min Research Talk: AFM And EBSD Cross-Comparison Analysis Tool

    Online Presentations | 31 Jan 2019 | Contributor(s):: Andrew Martin Krawec

    This talk describes an approach to analyzing the crystal structure using data collected from AFM and EBSD scans to build an accurate image of the crystal structure and orientation in the ceramic

  2. Addressing Molecular Dynamics Time-scale Issues to Study Atomic-scale Friction

    Online Presentations | 12 Oct 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ashlie Martini

    This presentation will include an introduction to several accelerated molecular dynamics methods. However, particular focus will be given to parallel replica (ParRep) dynamics in which atomistic simulations are run parallel in time to extend their total duration. The ParRep method is based on the...

  3. Advanced Scanning Probe Microscopy I

    Online Presentations | 01 Oct 2018 | Contributor(s):: Sebastien Maeder, NACK Network

    OutlinePart 1: This LectureOverview of Scanning Probe TechniquesScanning Tunneling MicroscopyAtomic Force MicroscopyHardware and ComponentsTip/Sample InteractionsPart 2: Can be viewed hereCommon Modes of OperationPitfalls and Image ArtifactsExample of Instrument Operation

  4. Advanced Scanning Probe Microscopy II

    Online Presentations | 01 Oct 2018 | Contributor(s):: Sebastien Maeder, NACK Network

    OutlinePart 1: Can be viewed hereOverview of Scanning Probe TechniquesScanning Tunneling MicroscopyAtomic Force MicroscopyHardware and ComponentsTip/Sample InteractionsPart 2: This LectureCommon Modes of OperationPitfalls and Image ArtifactsExample of Instrument Operation

  5. Advances in Ambient and Liquid AFM - Nanoscale Structure and Dynamics

    Online Presentations | 08 Dec 2017 | Contributor(s):: Roger Proksch

    In this talk, we will explore some recent results in observations of structure and dynamics in a variety of systems ranging from polymer dynamics in ambient conditions, 3D atomic resolution mapping of the structure of the solid-liquid interface, defect dynamics in crystal lattice and biologically...

  6. AFM And EBSD Cross-Comparison Analysis Tool

    Presentation Materials | 14 Aug 2018 | Contributor(s):: Andrew Martin Krawec, John Blendell, Matthew John Michie

    Ceramic and semiconductor research is limited in its ability to create holistic representations of data in concise, easily-accessible file formats or visual data representations. These materials are used in everyday electronics, and optimizing their electrical and physical properties is...

  7. AFM Metrology of Cellulose Nanocrystals

    Online Presentations | 03 May 2011 | Contributor(s):: Robert J. Moon, Ryan Wagner

    This talk discusses the characterization of cellulose nanocrystals via atomic force microscopy.

  8. AFM Sample Preparation in Biology

    Online Presentations | 03 May 2011 | Contributor(s):: Irene Revenko

    All biological samples are different, the key is to start with established recipes for similar samples, then adapt the procedures for a different one. We'll present guidelines for choosing a substrate, immobilizing the sample, choosing the proper cantilever, as well as tips and tricks optimize...

  9. Asylum Research Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Workshop

    Workshops | 03 May 2011

    This workshop includes lectures and equipment/imaging demonstrations for both life science applications and electrical characterization of materials.

  10. Atomic Force Microscopy

    Online Presentations | 01 Dec 2005 | Contributor(s):: Arvind Raman

    Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is an indispensible tool in nano science for the fabrication, metrology, manipulation, and property characterization of nanostructures. This tutorial reviews some of the physics of the interaction forces between the nanoscale tip and sample, the dynamics of the...

  11. Atomic Force Microscopy: Applications for Life Science Research

    Online Presentations | 21 Mar 2011 | Contributor(s):: Irene Revenko

    This presentation presents the principles of AFM and demonstrates the applications in Life Sciences. We will also discuss key points about the technology, and more particularly, the technical characteristics you should understand when using an AFM such as noise level, limitations of the...

  12. Base Motion Calculations

    Tools | 17 Jun 2011 | Contributor(s):: Daniel Kiracofe

    Automates the calculations in the paper by Kiracofe and Raman, Nanotechnology, 2011

  13. BME 695L Special Lecture 4: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for Nanomedical Systems (cells and nanoparticles)

    Online Presentations | 02 Dec 2011 | Contributor(s):: Helen McNally

    Guest lecturer: Helen McNally

  14. BME 695N Lecture 9: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for Nanomedical Systems (cells and nanoparticles)

    Online Presentations | 30 Sep 2007 | Contributor(s):: Helen McNally

    What Helen McNally as guest lecturer.

  15. BNC Annual Research Review: Recent advances in dynamic Atomic Force Microscopy Research at Birck

    Online Presentations | 02 Dec 2009 | Contributor(s):: Arvind Raman

  16. BNC Annual Research Symposium: Metrology and Nanomaterials Characterization

    Online Presentations | 10 May 2007 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger

    This presentation is part of a collection of presentations describing the projects, people, and capabilities enhanced by research performed in the Birck Center, and a look at plans for the upcoming year.

  17. BNC Research Review: Carbon Nanotubes as Nucleic Acid Carriers

    Online Presentations | 04 Jun 2008 | Contributor(s):: Don Bergstrom

    This presentation is part of a collection of presentations describing the projects, people, and capabilities enhanced by research performed in the Birck Center, and a look at plans for the upcoming year.

  18. Butterfly Wing at the Nanoscale

    Animations | 09 Mar 2022 | Contributor(s):: NACK Network

    Eliza demonstrates various microscopes and the abilities each offers a user in examining a butterfly wing. Facts about each microscope, and butterflies in general, are offered in an interactive experience designed to engage students of all ages.

  19. Carbon Nanotube Counter

    Downloads | 08 Aug 2018 | Contributor(s):: Quinn Lennemann

    Carbon Nanotube Counter (CNT Counter) is a program that can count the density of Carbon Nanotubes in microscope scans. The program supports JPEG and TIFF images from both Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs). This program contains both an automatic mode and a...

  20. CDs and DVDs as Diffraction Gratings

    Teaching Materials | 13 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Rama Balachandran, Karen Porter Davis, NNCI Nano

    The objective of this lab is to compare the diffraction behavior of light waves between a CD and DVD. CDs and DVDs contain regularly spaced micrometer sized features which can act like a diffraction grating. Using commercial electronic storage devices like CDs and DVDs as gratings rather than...