Multipurpose Scanners for Agil

Overview
Agilent’s multipurpose scanners
deliver unsurpassed performance,
versatility, and ease of use for atomic
force microscopy (AFM). They are
ideal for imaging in fl uids or air and
under controlled temperature and
environmental conditions.
These unique top-down scanners
offer many key performance benefi ts.
To deliver high-resolution imaging
results, a patented pendulum
scanner design is utilized that
eliminates artifacts in the image
by keeping the relative position of
the laser spot fi xed in relation to
the cantilever throughout the scan
cycle. The top-down confi guration
provides complete isolation of the
scanning elements and electronics
from the imaging environment, thus
allowing total environmental control,
fl uid-friendly operation, and superior
thermal stability. As a result, samples
can be imaged at temperatures up
to 250° C over time periods as long
as 10 hours.