Contact Afm Mode - Veeco 004-210-000 Instruction Manual

Chapter 6 Contact AFM Mode
This chapter covers procedures for operating the MultiMode SPM in Contact AFM Mode. It is
assumed the operator has previously prepared a Contact Mode probe and aligned the MultiMode
head per instructions provided in
preparation is provided in
further information regarding tips.
The following sections are included in this chapter:
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Rev. B
Chapter 5
Chapter 6; Appendix A of the Command Reference Manual contains
Preparation Prior to Imaging:
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Adjust the Detector Offsets:
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Signal Settings: Section 6.1.2
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Adjust tip height above sample surface:
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Position Tip with OMV:
Suggested Initial Control Settings:
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Show All Items: Section 6.2.1
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Initial Scan Parameter Settings:
Initiate the Engage Command:
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Adjust Setpoint with Force Calibration:
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Adjust Sensitivity (if required):
Beyond the Basics of AFM Operation:
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Cantilever Selection:
Optimization of Scanning Parameters:
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Data type: Section 6.5.1
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Gain settings: Section 6.5.2
MultiMode SPM Instruction Manual
of this manual. Specific information regarding tip
Section 6.1
Section 6.1.1
Section 6.1.3
Section 6.1.4
Section 6.2
Section 6.2.2
Section 6.3
Section 6.3.1
Section 6.3.2
Section 6.4
Section 6.4.1
Section 6.5
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