Previous work on macroscopic models of the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) has generally involved models that demonstrate the principles of the AFM in recording height images while “rastering” in the xy-plane. While also being able to demonstrate these principles, our macroscopic, 3-D printed model of the AFM also allows quantitative measurement of AFM-style force curves and cantilever spring constants. Height images with rastering in the xy-plane, force curves, and cantilever spring constants will be presented for our model.

3-D printed macroscopic model of an atomic force microscope

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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