Question

AFM stands for

• A. ( \text{Auto focusing microscope} ) \
• B. ( \text{Antenna focusing microscope} ) \
• C. ( \text{Atomic force microscope} ) \
• D. ( \text{Atomic focusing microscope} ) \

Hint:

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is distinct from optical or electron microscopes. Instead of using light or electrons, it uses a physical probe to "feel" the surface, allowing for very high-resolution imaging and characterization of surface properties at the nanoscale.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

AFM is a widely used high-resolution surface imaging technique.AFM stands for Atomic Force Microscope.It is a type of scanning probe microscopy (SPM), where a sharp probe (tip) is scanned across a surface to map its topography and other physical properties at the nanoscale.
The tip is attached to a cantilever, and the forces between the tip and the sample surface cause the cantilever to deflect.
This deflection is then measured to create a topographical map of the surface.
AFM is used in various fields, including materials science, biology, and nanotechnology, to study surfaces at atomic or molecular resolution.