Modularized atomic force microscope with coaxial imaging

By integrating the modular coaxial imaging unit with the laser head in a coaxial design, the problem of laser head-based atomic force microscopes relying on external microscopes for imaging has been solved, achieving miniaturization and imaging accuracy of the device, making it suitable for nanomaterial detection and microstructure observation in various scenarios.

CN121762878APending Publication Date: 2026-03-31NANJING UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202610024348.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-01-09
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing laser-head-based atomic force microscopes rely on external microscopes for imaging, which makes adjustment difficult and increases the size of the equipment, thus violating the original intention of miniaturization.

Method used

The modular coaxial imaging unit is arranged coaxially with the laser head, including LED light source, imaging lens and image sensor, etc. It is integrated with the microscope body through a detachable connection structure to achieve coaxial imaging and scanning synchronization.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise imaging, miniaturized equipment, and simple operation, making it suitable for nanomaterial detection and microstructure observation while retaining the advantages of low cost and portability.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a modular atomic force microscope with coaxial imaging. The atomic force microscope comprises a modularized coaxial imaging unit and a microscope main body based on a laser head, and the coaxial imaging unit is fixed on the microscope main body and is coaxially arranged with a laser scanning light path. According to the invention, coaxial linkage of scanning and imaging can be realized, the adjustment process is simplified, the equipment is compact in size and convenient to disassemble, assemble and maintain, and the practicability and suitability of the miniaturized atomic force microscope are improved.
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