Frequency-modulation atomic force microscopy (FM-AFM) relies on an accurate tracking of
the resonance frequency of a scanning probe. It is now used in environments ranging from …

We have developed a wideband digital frequency detector for high-speed frequency
modulation atomic force microscopy (FM-AFM). We used a subtraction-based phase …

Frequency modulation atomic force microscopy (FM-AFM) is rapidly evolving as the
technique of choice in the pursuit of high resolution imaging of biological samples in …

While often overlooked, one of the prerequisites for high-speed amplitude modulation
atomic force microscopy is a high-bandwidth amplitude estimation technique. Conventional …

One prerequisite for high-speed imaging in dynamic-mode atomic force microscopy (AFM) is
the fast demodulation of the probe signal. In this contribution, we present the amplitude and …

Frequency modulation atomic force microscopy (FM-AFM) has made imaging of surfaces in
ultrahigh vacuum with atomic resolution possible. Here, we demonstrate a new approach …

One of the most challenging aspects of operating an atomic force microscope (AFM) is
finding optimal feedback parameters. This statement applies particularly to frequency …

We demonstrate a novel electronic readout for quadrant photodiode based optical beam
deflection setups. In our readout, the signals used to calculate the deflections remain as …

We have developed a dynamic force microscope (DFM) working in a novel operation mode
which is referred to as phase modulation atomic force microscopy (PM-AFM). PM-AFM …

We show the interest of the high flexure modes of vibration for amplitude-controlled atomic
force microscopy (AFM). In connection with AFM working conditions, we define the …