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The Definitive AFM Modes Handbook

A Comprehensive Guide to Expanding Your Materials Research Capabilities

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Morphology Modes

Morphology modes are used to measure the nanoscale 3D structure of a surface.

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Mechanical Modes

Mechanical modes are used to characterize the nanoscale (elastic, plastic and viscoelastic) mechanical properties and responses of materials.

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Electromagnetic Modes

Electromagnetic modes are used to characterize the nanoscale electrical and magnetic properties or responses of a surface.

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Electrochemical Modes

Electrochemical modes are used to observe in‑situ changes in materials under electrochemical control or during electrochemical reactions.

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Thermal Modes

Thermal modes are used to characterize the nanoscale thermal properties or responses of materials.

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Mechanical Modes

Mechanical modes are used to characterize the nanoscale (elastic, plastic and viscoelastic) mechanical properties and responses of materials.

Nanolithography Mode

Manipulation Modes

Manipulation modes are used to locally modify or pattern the sample surface.

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Chemical Modes

AFM‑IR modes have been developed to characterize materials more comprehensively.

Atomic Force Microscope Modes

AFM Modes

AFM modes and the broad capabilities from AFM beyond imaging

AFM Imaging and Beyond: A Practical Guide to AFM Modes for Materials Research

Learn from the leaders in AFM mode innovation about how today's AFM modes provide a better understanding of materials at the nanoscale than ever before.

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