atomic force microscope

Definition of atomic force microscope

: an instrument used for mapping the atomic-scale topography of a surface by means of the repulsive electronic forces between the surface and the tip of a microscope probe moving above the surface —abbreviation AFM

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Recent Examples on the Web The electrons follow wires etched onto an interface using an atomic force microscope. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Discover Another New Phase of Matter," 17 Feb. 2020 The chemists then used the tip of an atomic force microscope to zap off the CO groups, eventually removing them all to create their 18-carbon ring (simulated above). — Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, "Carbon atoms marry to form first-ever ring," 15 Aug. 2019

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“Atomic force microscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atomic%20force%20microscope. Accessed 29 Oct. 2020.

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