Probe and Sample Guide

The right probe and good sample preparation are essential for obtaining quality data from the MultiMode 8 SPM. The most impressive software and mechanical functionality will never compensate for a broken tip or degraded sample. This Probe and Sample Guide focuses primarily on the most routine aspects of Probe Selection and Handling. It also covers basic Sample Preparation, focusing on how to correctly mount samples of different sizes in air and fluid on the SPM. Further information about probes and sample preparation is provided in the basic operational instructions for the given Imaging Modes. The more advanced aspects of sample preparation will be application-dependent and may require very specific procedures or trial and error on the part of the user.

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