Tip-based nanofabrication (TBN) is a family of emerging nanofabrication techniques that use
a nanometer scale tip to fabricate nanostructures. In this review, we first introduce the history …

In this review paper, traditional and novel demodulation methods applicable to amplitude-
modulation atomic force microscopy are implemented on a widely used digital processing …

This article describes new perspectives on SPM-related science and technology, based on
systems and control theory. These perspectives have led to a better understanding of SPM …

Covering the key theories, tools, and techniques of this dynamic field, Handbook of
Nanophysics: Principles and Methods elucidates the general theoretical principles and …

A fundamental challenge in dynamic mode atomic force microscopy (AFM) is the estimation
of the cantilever oscillation amplitude from the deflection signal, which might be distorted by …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) is unique in its capability to capture high‐resolution
images of biological samples in liquids. This capability will become more valuable to …

In this study, a nonlinear observer for high-speed estimation of the sample surface
topography in a small duration of the probe transient motion utilizing a 2DOF model of TR …

Active Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) cantilevers with integrated actuator/sensor pairs
display larger feedthrough than conventional base excited cantilevers operating in …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) is one of the foremost tools for imaging, measuring and
manipulating matter at the nanoscale. This brief presents a review of the systems and control …

A novel algorithm is described and illustrated for high speed imaging of biopolymers and
other stringlike samples using atomic force microscopy. The method uses the measurements …