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February 5, 2026Open Access

Advances in High-Resolution Probes for Scanning Probe Microscopy

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MUMarc Unger

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Thesis demonstrates improved resolution techniques in scanning probe microscopy, highlighting innovative probe design and chemistry.

Key Points

  • The research aims to develop high-resolution probes for scanning probe microscopy through various innovative methods.
  • Developed a Touchdown Scheme for attaching sharp molecules to AFM tips.
  • Optimized surface chemistry for monolayer derivatization on tips.
  • Created infrared-transmitting probes using etching techniques.
  • Applied bulk derivatization and labeling chemistry to carbon nanotubes.
  • Developed methods for handling and cleaning carbon nanotubes.
  • Achieved atomic resolution with the attachment of sharp molecules to AFM tips.
  • Increased power throughput in infrared probes by several orders of magnitude.
  • Successfully created stable suspensions and non-oxidative cleaning methods for carbon nanotubes.

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Marc Unger (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69843433f1d9ada3c1fb2035https://doi.org/10.7907/xqdw-8009
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