Researchers develop super-resolution microlens-based augmented atomic force microscopy for real-time nanoscale observation and control

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1094073

"AFM controls operating force, speed, trajectory of manipulation of targets down to tens of nm... couples microlens to end of AFM probe cantilever, depositing diamond tip using focused ion beam... >10X increased resolution, real-time non-destructive optical tracking/ synchronous manipulation of 200-nm silver nanowires... >50% improved manipulation accuracy, 200% increased operational efficiency... biosensing, nano-optics, semiconductor device/ micro/ nano manufacturing, nanoparticle/ biomolecule handling"