WaveMode NMA: High-Speed Nanomechanical Mapping

This technical note gives a detailed overview of Nanosurf's WaveMode NMA technology for nanomechanical characterization. It explains how WaveMode NMA, based on WaveMode, Nanosurf's photothermal off-resonance tapping mode, offers the fastest commercial method for force-curve acquisition, dramatically reducing acquisition times while maintaining exceptional force sensitivity. It highlights the operational advantages of WaveMode NMA, including its ability to deliver direct, quantitative measurements of sample properties without the complexity of resonance-based interpretations.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Understand WaveMode NMA Technology: Learn about the principles of WaveMode NMA and photothermal off-resonance tapping. Understand how WaveMode NMA achieves high-speed force-curve acquisition with exceptional force sensitivity.
  2. Operational Advantages: Recognize the benefits of WaveMode NMA in reducing acquisition times and delivering direct, quantitative measurements.
  3. Practical Application: Learn how to calibrate and operate WaveMode NMA using the Nanosurf Studio software. Understand the process of selecting appropriate probes and configuring measurement parameters.
  4. User-Friendly Features: Discover the user-friendly aspects of the Nanosurf Studio software that simplify WaveMode NMA operation. Learn about automation routines and features that make WaveMode NMA accessible to both novice and experienced users.
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