AFM Guides: Improving image resolution with high aspect ratio (HAR) atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes

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Improving image resolution with high aspect ratio (HAR) atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes

The aspect ratio of an AFM tip is the ratio of its height to its width. 

The guide covers:

  • Understanding aspect ratio
  • How increasing the aspect ratio of the tip can improve image resolution for non-planar surface structures such as trenches
  • How high aspect ratio is achieved in practice

Could HAR AFM probes improve your image resolution?