Design of an atomic force microscope and first results

We present a design of an atomic force microscope (AFM) which allows easy accessibility to the sample, the force sensing tip and lever, and the tunneling tip in order to study these components in detail. Force sensing tip and lever are made from one piece of a metallic glass with an integrated elect...

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Published in:Surface science 1987-10, Vol.189, p.29-35
Main Authors: Heinzelmann, H., Grütter, P., Meyer, E., Hidber, H., Rosenthaler, L., Ringger, M., Güntherodt, H.-J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We present a design of an atomic force microscope (AFM) which allows easy accessibility to the sample, the force sensing tip and lever, and the tunneling tip in order to study these components in detail. Force sensing tip and lever are made from one piece of a metallic glass with an integrated electrochemically etched tip. Measurements in air show a good reproducibility. Monatomic steps were resolved on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG).
ISSN:0039-6028
1879-2758
DOI:10.1016/S0039-6028(87)80411-9