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Chapter 9 TappingMode AFM
This chapter details procedures for operating the Dimension 3100 SPM in TappingMode in air. For
information regarding TappingMode in fluids, see Chapter 10. For information regarding loading a
TappingMode tip and aligning the SPM laser see Chapter 7 of this manual. Additional information
regarding cantilever preparation is provided in Chapter 6.
This chapter addresses the following:
• Principles of TappingMode: Section 9.1
• Basic TappingMode AFM Operation: Section 9.2
• Select Mode of Operation: Section 9.2.1
• Head, Cantilever and Sample Preparation: Section 9.2.2
• Align Laser: Section 9.2.3
• Adjust Photodetector: Section 9.2.4
• Locate Tip: Section 9.2.5
• Focus Surface: Section 9.2.6
• Cantilever Tune: Section 9.2.7
• Show All Items: Section 9.2.8
• Set Initial Scan Parameters: Section 9.2.9
• Engage: Section 9.2.10
• Optimize Scan Parameters: Section 9.2.11
• Withdraw the Tip: Section 9.3
• Advanced TappingMode AFM Operation: Section 9.4
• Resonating Techniques: Section 9.4.1
• Cantilever Oscillation: Section 9.4.2
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