Explore advanced atomic force microscopy concepts in this comprehensive 11-hour course that serves as the second part of a two-part series on AFM fundamentals. Delve into sophisticated theoretical frameworks beginning with point mass models for dynamic AFM, covering oscillator behavior, frequency response, and calibration techniques. Master analytical theories for excited probe-sample interactions, including AM/FM-AFM principles, nonlinearity concepts, and force analysis in both attractive and repulsive regimes. Gain hands-on experience with VEDA software to understand approach curves, tapping mode operations, feedback controls, and scanning instabilities. Learn force reconstruction techniques from frequency shift measurements and explore experimental methodologies for surface force analysis. Apply dynamic AFM principles to specialized applications including electrostatic force measurements, magnetic force detection, and biological sample analysis in liquid environments. Examine current trends and future directions in dynamic AFM technology through detailed lectures covering both theoretical foundations and practical implementation strategies developed by leading experts in the field.

Syllabus

nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L1.1: Point Mass Model - Introduction to Dynamic AFM
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L1.2: Point Mass Model - The Point Mass Oscillator Model
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L1.3: Point Mass Model - Frequency Response
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L1.4: Point Mass Model - Calibrating Effective Properties
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L1.5: Point Mass Model - Conservative and Dissipative Forces
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L1.6: Point Mass Model - Interacting with the Surface
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L2.1: Analytical Theory - Excited Probe Interacting with Sample
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L2.2: Analytical Theory - Introduction to AM/FM-AFM
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L2.3: Analytical Theory - Nonlinearity, Virial, and Dissipation
nanoHUB-U Fundamental of AFM L2.4: Analytical Theory - Amplitude, Phase, Frequency Shift, Excitation
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L2.5: Analytical Theory - Attractive and Repulsive Regimes
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L2.6: Analytical Theory - Average and Peak Forces in AM-AFM
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L3.1: Dynamic AFM using VEDA - Approach Curves I
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L3.2: Dynamic AFM using VEDA - Approach Curves II
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L3.3: Dynamic AFM using VEDA - Tapping Mode/Feedback Controls
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L3.4: Dynamic AFM using VEDA - Scanning Instabilities in Tapping Mode
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L3.5: Dynamic AFM using VEDA - Phase Contrast in Tapping Mode
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L3.6: Dynamic AFM using VEDA -Frequency Modulation AFM
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L4.1: Reconstructing Surface Forces - Frequency Shift and PE
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L4.2: Reconstructing Surface Forces - Frequency Shift in FM-AFM
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L4.3: Reconstructing Surface Forces - Experimental Details
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L4.4: Reconstructing Surface Forces - Experimental Results in FM-AFM
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L4.5: Reconstructing Surface Forces - Experimental Results in FM-AFM
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L4.6: Reconstructing Surface Forces - Results on Force Spectroscopy
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L5.1: Dynamic AFM for Electrostatics - Measuring Electrostatic Forces
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L5.2: Dynamic AFM for Electrostatics - Measuring Electrostatic Forces
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L5.3: Dynamic AFM for Magnetics - Measuring Magnetic Forces
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L5.4: Dynamic AFM for Biology - Dynamic AFM in Liquids I
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L5.5: Dynamic AFM for Biology - Dynamic AFM in Liquids II
nanoHUB-U Fundamentals of AFM L5.6: Dynamic AFM - Trends and Overview