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    Area of Science:

    • Physics
    • Materials Science
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Scanning-force microscopy (SFM) is crucial for nanoscale imaging and material characterization.
    • Traditional SFM systems often rely on complex optical levers or piezoelectric sensors for detecting tip-sample interactions.
    • Integrating sensing elements directly into the microscope's core components can enhance miniaturization and performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel design for a compact scanning-force microscope.
    • To demonstrate the use of a single-mode laser diode cavity as the primary sensing element for tip vibration amplitude.
    • To explore the integration of a photodiode for signal detection within the laser cavity.

    Main Methods:

    • The microscope design incorporates a single-mode laser diode where the laser cavity itself acts as the force sensor.
    • The amplitude of laser cavity vibration, influenced by tip-sample force gradients, is detected by an integrated photodiode.
    • The system measures the subtle changes in optical feedback caused by the tip's interaction with the sample surface.

    Main Results:

    • A compact and functional scanning-force microscope was successfully constructed.
    • The laser diode cavity and integrated photodiode effectively sensed the amplitude of tip vibrations.
    • The system demonstrated sensitivity to force gradients during scanning.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed design offers a miniaturized and potentially cost-effective approach to scanning-force microscopy.
    • Utilizing the laser diode cavity as a sensing element simplifies the optical system.
    • This integrated sensing approach holds promise for advanced nanoscale force measurements and imaging.