AFM tips

AFM tips are tiny, highly specialized probes used in Atomic Force Microscopy to explore surfaces at a microscopic scale. These tips, usually made of silicon or silicon nitride, are shaped like small needles or cones with a sharp point. When the tip is brought close to a surface, it senses tiny forces between the tip and the sample, allowing the microscope to create detailed topographical maps at the nanometer level. AFM tips are essential for studying surface structures, materials, and biological samples with high precision, providing valuable insights into their shape, texture, and properties.