Table Of Contents - AFM Workshop TT-AFM User Manual

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Contents
1. Introduction to Atomic Force Microscopy':
2. Introduction to the TT-AFM
2.1. Computer
2.2. Stage
2.3. EBox
2.4. Video Optical Microscope
3. Software
3.1. Loading Software
3.2. AFM-View Software
3.2.1. Pre-Scan Window
3.2.1.1. Files
3.2.1.2. Modes
3.2.1.3. Laser Align
3.2.1.4. Tune Frequency
3.2.1.5. Manual Z Motor Control
3.2.1.6. Range Check
3.2.1.7. Automated Tip Approach
3.2.2. Scan Window
3.2.2.1. Image Window
3.2.2.2. Oscilloscope Window
3.2.2.3 Scan Setup
3.2.2.4. Z Feedback
3.2.2.5. Display
3.2.2.6. Tip Retract
3.2.2.7. Control
3.2.3. System Window
3.2.3.1. Z Noise
3.2.3.2. Z High Voltage Gain
3.2.3.3. Xyz Calibration
3.3. Virleo-View Software
4. Measuring Images With the TT-AFM
4.1. Operating the Video Microscope
4.2. Exchanging Samples
4.3. Exchanging Probes
4.4. Aligning the Light Lever Force Sensor
4.5. Optical Assisted Tip Approach
4.6. Contact Mode Imaging
4.7. Vibrating Mode Imaging
Appendix A: Setting Up the TT-AFM
A.1. Selecting a Location
A.2. Setting Up the Optical Microscope
A.3. Connecting the TT-AFM to the Cables
A.4. System Check
A.5. Aligning the Video and TT-AFM Microscopes
A.6. First Alignment of the Light Lever
A.7. Installing an Xyz Piezoelectric Scanner
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