Asylum Research MFP-3D AFM

The MFP-3D AFMs from Asylum Research feature closed-loop, low noise, high precision scanners, with Q-controlled AC modes (with phase imaging), piezo response imaging, contact mode with lateral force, and detailed force-distance measurements. These systems allow scanning in air or liquid environments, and have extensive nanomanipulation and nanolithography capabilities.

Maximum lateral scan size is 90 µm x 90 µm, and maximum vertical range is 15 µm.

In addition to modes requiring no additional hardware, the MFP-3D-SA (stand alone) AFM at MRL has the following accessories and upgrades:

• ORCA conductive AFM
• Scanning Microwave Impedance Microscopy
• PolymerHeater (up to 300 °C)
• BioHeater with associated Environmental Controller
• Closed fluid cell

The MFP-3D-Bio AFM at MRL is a similar instrument on an inverted optical fluorescence microscope with an extended Z range.