
Rev. B MultiMode SPM Instruction Manual 121
Chapter 8 Fluid Operation
This chapter addresses scanning probe microscope (SPM) imaging of samples in fluid using a
MultiMode. Refer to the following for your specific area of interest:
• Introduction: Section 8.1
• General Fluid Operation: Section 8.2
• Clean Fluid Cell and O-ring: Section 8.2.1
• Select the Probe: Section 8.2.2
• Remove Organic Contamination from the Tip: Section 8.2.3
• Load the Fluid Cell with a Probe: Section 8.2.4
• Sample Mounting: Section 8.2.5
• Align the Laser: Section 8.2.6
• Adjust the Detector Offsets and Setpoint (Contact Mode): Section 8.2.7
• Engage the Surface: Section 8.2.8
• Adjust Scan Parameters (Contact Mode): Section 8.2.9
• Clean and Dry Parts When Done: Section 8.2.10
• TappingMode in Fluids: Section 8.3
• Procedure for TappingMode Imaging in Fluid: Section 8.3.1
• Plotting Amplitude vs. Distance (Force Cal Curve): Section 8.3.2
• Optimizing Image Quality: Section 8.3.3
• Troubleshooting Tips: Section 8.4
• Cantilever Tune Plot Looks Poor: Loose Probetip: Section 8.4.1
• Laser Sum Signal Absent or Weak: Air Bubbles: Section 8.4.2
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