Filling a gap in the literature, this book features in-depth discussions on amplitude
modulation AFM, providing an overview of the theory, instrumental considerations and …

The present text reviews the fundamentals of amplitude-modulation atomic force microscopy
(AM-AFM), which is frequently also referred to as dynamic force microscopy, non-contact …

Quantifying the tip–sample interaction forces in amplitude-modulated atomic force
microscopy (AM-AFM) has been an elusive yet important goal in nanoscale imaging …

Tapping mode atomic force microscopy (AFM), also known as amplitude modulated (AM) or
AC mode, is a proven, reliable, and gentle imaging mode with widespread applications …

Dynamic atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a standard technique for imaging and the
analysis of surfaces at the nanometre scale. In order to estimate material properties from the …

We present a general analytical theory that enables one to determine accurately the
unknown tip-sample interactions from the experimental measurement of the amplitude and …

Higher harmonics in tapping-mode atomic force microscopy offers the potential for imaging
and sensing material properties at the nanoscale. The signal level at a given harmonic of the …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful, multifunctional imaging platform that allows
biological samples, from single molecules to living cells, to be visualized and manipulated …

In this report we review the fundamentals, applications and future tendencies of dynamic
atomic force microscopy (AFM) methods. Our focus is on understanding why the changes …

A mode of atomic force microscopy (AFM) is demonstrated where an oscillating AFM
cantilever having linear response is driven with two frequencies in the vicinity of a …