Scanning Probe Microscopy: A Multidisciplinary Research Tool

One may think that scanning probe microscopy (SPM) instruments are mainly used to "look" at a surface, as with an optical microscope. However, SPM encompasses dozens of measurement and lithography modes for fundamental studies and applications spanning a broad range of scientific disciplines, such as chemistry, physics, engineering, material science, nanoscience / nanomedicine, and biology. New SPM technologies enable mapping of surface properties and surface manipulation with atomic precis...