atomic force microscope
English
Noun
atomic
force
microscope
(
plural
atomic force microscopes
)
(
physics
)
A device used to
map
the atomic
structure
of a
surface
by measuring the force acting on the very fine
tip
of a
wire
moved over the surface
Related terms
atomic force microscopy
AFM
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