Analysis, Optimization, and Control of Scanning Atomic Force Microscope Micro-Cantilever Probes

扫描原子力显微镜微悬臂梁探针的分析、优化和控制

• 批准号: DP0666620
• 负责人: Prof Andrew Fleming
• 金额: $ 20.72万
• 依托单位: The University of Newcastle
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Projects
• 财政年份: 2006
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2006-01-01 至 2009-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DP0666620
• 关键词: Analysis; Optimization; Control; Scanning; Atomic

Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM's) are widely used for the examination of samples smaller than can be observed with an optical microscope. A tiny 'finger', only a few atoms wide at its sharpest point, is used to 'feel' the surface of a sample. This project aims to increase the resolution of AFM images by actively controlling the sensor probe dynamics. Better quality AFM images would allow scientists to further investigate the atomic and molecular structure of such samples as: metals, polymers, cells, and proteins. This research will contribute to the design of an Australian made Scanning Probe Microscope. Development of local expertise will provide a valuable resource for Australian scientific and industrial research.

原子力显微镜（AFM’s）广泛用于检测比光学显微镜更小的样品。一个微小的“手指”，最锋利的地方只有几个原子宽，用来“感觉”样品的表面。本项目旨在通过主动控制传感器探针动态来提高AFM图像的分辨率。