Definition of Atomic force microscope

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Atomic force microscope

The term 'Atomic force microscope ' as it applies to the area of nanotechnology can be defined as ' A scientific instrument that can generate images of nanoscale details on a physical surface by scanning a tiny, flexible ceramic or semiconductor probe just above the surface—where it will be attracted or repelled slightly by features on the surface, and the deflection can be detected with the laser'.

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