Atomic force microscopy

Researchers in our Atomic force microscopy (AFM) facility specialise in imaging and force measurement on biological systems, from the sub-molecular level through to cells and tissue.

Dr Nic Mullin uses an atomic force microscope.
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We currently have five high-performance AFM systems, including two fast scanning systems and two AFMs mounted on inverted optical microscopes.

All of our microscopes are located in low noise, temperature-controlled space which is certified as biohazard containment level two.

JPK NanoWizard 3 Bioscience AFM

JPK NanoWizard 3 Bioscience AFM
  • Imaging and force measurement
  • Combined AFM and optical microscopy

Asylum Research MFP-3D Bio

Asylum Research MFP-3D Bio
  • Imaging and force measurement
  • Combined AFM and optical microscopy

JPK NanoWizard 3 UltraSpeed

JPK NanoWizard 3 UltraSpeed
  • High-resolution imaging
  • High-speed imaging

Bruker FastScan Bio

Bruker FastScan Bio
  • High-resolution imaging
  • High-speed imaging

Bruker Multimode 8

Bruker Multimode 8
  • High-resolution imaging

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