Syllabus
1. Introduction to AFM and construction of the microscopes
2. Kontakt mode AFM, semi-contact (tapping) mode AFM, comparison of the techniques
3. Electric techniques: conducting AFM, electric force microscopu (EFM), Klelvinprobe force microscopu (KPFM)
4. Studies of magnetic domain structure in premalloys
5. Cell observation
6. Growth of nanostructure polymer films
7. Roughness and structure of crystals grains
Annotation
Exercises on atomic force microscopy (AFM) and related techniques. Tha basic priciples and functions of AFM.
Wide range materials studies, and studies of various physical properites: conductance c-AFM, magnetic force microscopy (MFM, domain structure), adhesion properties etc. Choice of proper methods and probes for given experiment.
Suitable for most of Msc students of experimental physics.