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Tutorial 1: Introduction to the lab AFM

Tutorial 1: Introduction to the lab AFM (40 min.)

Tour of the AFM components

Hardware operation: preparing and loading the cantilever and sample; setup and alignment using the laser diffraction pattern

Software operation: overview; interpreting computer and oscilloscope displays

Force spectroscopy introduction: engaging the tip; monitoring cantilever deflection; fine-tuning the setup with force curves

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