BRAINCAKEAtomic Force Microscopy
In atomic force microscopy, the surface of the specimen is scanned with a mechanical probe with a sharp tip to generate a 3D image of the specimen.
The probe has a sharp tip and is supported by a cantilever.
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Key terms in this lesson
- resolution
- The ability to distinguish two objects that are close together as separate entities, which determines how much detail can be seen.
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