[Audio] ME 597/PHYS 570: Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (Fall 2009): Recent Episodes

Ron Reifenberger

A course for students interested in learning the fundamentals underlying Atomic Force Microscopy.

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Topics:Multi-Frequency AFMUsing Tuned CantileversMomentary ExcitationPlease note: the slides for this lecture were accidentally lost and a scanned copy of the slide handouts is used. Eventually this lecture will be replaced with a re-constructed set of slides and will be of a quality similar to the other lectures in this course.

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From interatomic and intermolecular forces to tip-sample interaction forces.

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Topics:Probe Tip ArtifactsInstrumental ArtifactsLarge Force ArtifactsImage Processing ArtifactsIntrinsic LimitationsTip Cleaning

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Topics:Unifying ThemeTaking advantage of cantilever modes

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Topics:FM-AFM Selected Results/li>Achieving Atomic Resolution with AFM

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Topics:Multi-frequency AFMSub-surface imagingHigh-speed/video rate AFM

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Topics:STM – early workArranging atoms with a tipLocal Oxidation Lithography (Electrochemical)Dip Pen LithographyNanografting

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Topics:Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy (STS)Current Imaging Tunneling Spectroscopy (CITS)Apparent barrier heightForce on the tipAtomic CorrugationQuantum Corrals

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Topics:Early SuccessesHow to Make an STM

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Topics:Quantum TunnelingThe STM – basic ideaRecommended Reading: See References below.

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Note: This lecture has been revised since its original presentation.Topics:Electron States in Solids – Bloch FunctionsKronig-Penney ModelDensity of States

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Note: This lecture has been revised since its original presentation.Topics:Introduction to Basic Quantum MechanicsEnergy States in Periodic Crystals