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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Accurate atomic force microscope (AFM) tip geometry is crucial for reliable nanoscale imaging and material characterization.
  • Existing blind reconstruction methods yield a range of possible tip shapes, necessitating a robust selection criterion.
  • Limitations of commercially available calibration samples hinder precise tip shape determination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a criterion for selecting the correct AFM tip shape from blind reconstruction algorithms.
  • To evaluate the suitability of different calibration samples for AFM tip characterization.
  • To investigate the approximation of AFM tip geometry by bodies of revolution for indentation analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Blind reconstruction of AFM tip shape using calibration sample images.
  • Development and application of a criterion based on calibration relief reconstruction.
  • Approximation of tip geometry by a hyperboloid for indentation modeling.
  • Calculation of contact area for hyperbolic indenters on elastic materials.

Main Results:

  • A criterion for selecting the true AFM tip shape from a range of reconstructed possibilities was proposed.
  • Limitations of standard calibration gratings for tip shape analysis were identified.
  • A hyperboloid was found to be a suitable approximation for conventional AFM probe geometry.
  • Contact areas were calculated for hyperbolic indenters on elastic materials, providing insights into indentation mechanics.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed criterion aids in accurate AFM tip shape determination.
  • Careful selection of calibration samples is essential for reliable tip characterization.
  • Hyperbolic approximation offers a practical model for AFM tip indentation studies on elastic polymers.