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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Atomic force microscope Atomic force microscope The term 'Atomic force microscope ' as it applies to the area of nanotechnology can be defined as ' A scientific instrument that can generate images of nanoscale details on a physical surface by scanning a tiny, flexible ceramic or semiconductor probe just above the surface—where it will be attracted or repelled slightly by features on the surface, and the deflection can be detected with the laser'. Previous 5 Terms: atoll Atom atom Atomic energy Atomic Energy Commission Next 5 Terms: Atomic number Atrazine At-rest earth pressure atrous ATSC About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.