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Chapter 8 Contact AFM
This chapter covers procedures for operating the Dimension 3100 Scanning Probe Microscope
(SPM) in Contact Mode AFM. It is assumed that the operator has previously prepared a Contact
Mode tip and aligned the laser per instructions provided in Chapter 7 of this manual. Specific
information regarding tip preparation is also provided in Chapter 6.
• Basic Contact Mode AFM Operation: Section 8.1
• Select the Microscope: Section 8.1.1
• Select Mode of Operation: Section 8.1.2
• Head, Cantilever and Sample Preparation: Section 8.1.3
• Align Laser: Section 8.1.4
• Adjust Photodetector: Section 8.1.5
• Locate Tip: Section 8.1.6
• Focus Surface: Section 8.1.7
• Show All Items: Section 8.1.8
• Set Initial Scan Parameters: Section 8.1.9
• Engage: Section 8.1.10
• Advanced Atomic Force Operation: Section 8.2
• Cantilever Selection: Section 8.2.1
• Optimization of Scanning Parameters: Section 8.3
• Data Type: Section 8.3.1
• Gain Settings: Section 8.3.2
• Scan Size and Scan Rate: Section 8.3.3
• Setpoint: Section 8.3.4
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