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European AFM User Meeting

AFM researchers and applications experts discuss high-resolution AFM imaging and the nanochemical, nanomechanical, and nanoelectrical characterization of advanced materials

Welcome and Introduction

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Latest Bruker AFM Developments

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:23] NanoScope 6 for PeakForce Tapping
  • [00:02:28] Datacube Approach
  • [00:04:41] AFM-nDMA
  • [00:06:26] SS-PFM
  • [00:09:19] sMIM
  • [00:10:39] External Magnetic Field Module
  • [00:11:46] Dimension IconIR
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Nanoscale Electrical Characterisation of Nitride Transistors

Presented by Prof. Rachel Oliver, University of Cambridge, UK (March 23, 2022)

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction
  • [00:01:07] What are Nitride High Electron Mobility Transistors
  • [00:09:23] Applying Scanning Probe Microscopy
  • [00:12:26] SCM Examples
  • [00:16:16] SCM Phase Images
  • [00:18:27] Do Surface Defects Alter the 2DEG?
  • [00:23:30] Conclusions
  • [00:25:41] Q&A
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Direct Observations of Mineral-Fluid Reactions using Atomic Force Microscopy

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction & Outline
  • [00:02:52] Dynamics of Mineral-Fluid Interactions
  • [00:15:09] Atomically Resolved Surface Structures
  • [00:17:47] Nanomechanical Measurements
  • [00:18:49] Conclusions
  • [00:20:05] Q&A
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Analysis of Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Components with Nanoelectrical and Nanomechanical AFM

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction & Outline
  • [00:01:14] Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Theory
  • [00:05:44] Analysis of Ionomer in Model Systems
  • [00:08:25] Analysis of Fuel Cell & Electrolysis Components
  • [00:16:45] Conclusions
  • [00:17:29] Q&A
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Live Demonstration #1: Open Architecture

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction & Background
  • [00:04:08] Features for Open Architecture: Signal Access Module, Virtual SAM, dll-Macro Scripting, and COM-Scripting
  • [00:07:00] Demo: Instrument Control with Python
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AFM-IR Insights into the Nanoscale Polymer Interphase

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction & Background
  • [00:01:13] Network Polymer Interphases & The AFM-IR Technique
  • [00:07:53] The Model System & Iron Oxide Composite Specimens
  • [00:16:47] The Fate of Partially Reacted Material
  • [00:20:07] Conclusions
  • [00:21:40] Q&A
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The Use of AFM Electrical Modes (SCM, SSRM and sMIM) in the Characterization of Dies and Semiconductor Materials

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction & Background
  • [00:02:40] Microelectronic Systems Today
  • [00:08:09] Scanning Capacitance Microscopy (SCM)
  • [00:14:32] Scanning Spreading Resistance Microscopy (SSRM) 
  • [00:17:30] Scanning Microwave Impedance Microscopy (sMIM)
  • [00:20:52] Conclusions
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Mechanical Mapping of Lignocellulosic Surfaces

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction & Background
  • [00:01:30] Properties & Challenges of Wood Materials
  • [00:07:41] Adhesion Forces on Wood Surfaces
  • [00:12:36] PeakForce Infrared Microscopy (PFIR)
  • [00:13:42] Scanning Thermal Microscopy (SThM)
  • [00:14:46] Conclusions
  • [00:15:35] Q&A
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Live Demonstration #2: Dimension IconIR

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction & Dimension IconIR Overview
  • [00:01:00] Demonstration Sample: PMMA Beads in Epoxy
  • [00:01:31] Live Look In: Photothermal AFM-IR
  • [00:08:03] PMMA in Epoxy Imaging & Spectroscopy Results
  • [00:09:25] Q&A

Final Q&A and Closing Remarks

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