As science dives deeper into the nanoscale world, traditional microscopes fall short of delivering the resolution needed to observe atoms and molecular interactions. That’s where the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) steps in — a powerful instrument that lets us “feel” surfaces at the atomic level, reshaping research in materials science, biology, and nanotechnology.

What is an Atomic Force Microscope?
An Atomic Force Microscope is a type of scanning probe microscope (SPM) that provides high-resolution, three-dimensional images of surfaces by “feeling” them with a sharp mechanical probe. Unli