Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is an extraordinary tool for mapping intermolecular forces, characterizing mechanical properties, and generating high-resolution 3D surface profiles across disciplines. However, achieving accurate AFM results requires impeccable surface cleanliness and precise chemical preparation. Plasma cleaning is an essential step in this process, removing contaminants and optimizing surface chemistry to improve adhesion and reproducibility. Whether you're investigating nanoscale materials or manipulating substrates, Harrick Plasma cleaners help with AFM workflows to achieve exceptional precision. Learn more about plasma’s role in AFM: https://lnkd.in/edHVe-n9 #PlasmaCleaning #AtomicForceMicroscopy #Nanotechnology #SurfaceScience
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AFM-IR enables nanoscale infrared absorption spectroscopy and mapping by transducing the local photothermal expansion of a sample directly beneath the tip of an atomic force microscope. Here, we use 3D-printed polymer cones to understand the signal strength and transduction efficiency dependence on sample thickness and laser excitation parameters. We find remarkable agreement between experiment and analytical models of sample expansion dynamics and cantilever excitation amplitudes, including samples that do not fully thermalize between consecutive laser pulses. These insights are foundational toward quantitative nanoscale IR analyses and furthering their impact across many applications. https://lnkd.in/g3bWMJPp
Understanding AFM-IR Signal Dependence on Sample Thickness and Laser Excitation: Experimental and Theoretical Insights
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