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What is AFM?
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a technique used to image surfaces at the atomic level. It works by scanning a sharp tip over a surface and measuring the forces between the tip and the sample. This allows for the creation of detailed images of the surface topography and material properties. AFM is commonly used in materials science, nanotechnology, and biology to study surfaces, measure forces, and manipulate nanoscale objects.
What other technologies are related to AFM?
AFM Competitor Technologies
profilometry
Profilometry, especially stylus profilometry, directly measures surface topography and roughness, similar to AFM. It is often a faster, lower resolution alternative for surface roughness measurements.
SNOM
SNOM achieves optical resolution beyond the diffraction limit by scanning a probe in close proximity to the sample surface, similar to AFM. While it provides optical information, it also provides topographic data.
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AFM Complementary Technologies
ellipsometry
Ellipsometry measures changes in polarized light upon reflection, providing information on thin film thickness and refractive index. It's often used in conjunction with AFM to correlate topography with optical properties.
XPS
XPS provides elemental composition and chemical state information. This complements AFM's topographical data, providing a more complete material characterization.
TEM
TEM offers high-resolution imaging of internal structures. While it requires sample preparation that differs from AFM, it provides valuable complementary structural information at a different length scale.
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Which job functions commonly mention AFM?
Materials Engineer
0.6% of all Materials Engineer jobs mention AFM
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Chemist
0.3% of all Chemist jobs mention AFM
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Scientist
0.2% of all Scientist jobs mention AFM
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Researcher
0.1% of all Researcher jobs mention AFM
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Engineer
1522 Engineer jobs mention AFM
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