Atomic force microscope vibration solutions offer a way to reduce external vibration that often cause blurred or noisy AFM images. AFMs are quite susceptible to external vibrations, which allows them to measure topographic data at resolutions below 0.1 nanometers. To reduce external vibrations and obtain the highest-quality AFM images, particularly for high-resolution scanning, AFMWorkshophas designed a variety of proven options for vibration isolation including: vibration tables, vibration enclosures, bungee options, and even custom/OEM enclosures.
Acoustic and structural vibrations degrade the resolution and overall performance of an Atomic Force Microscope. External vibration can affect the resolution of scans by adding extra noise. Our Vibration Isolation Solutions filter out unwanted acoustic structural vibrations that interfere with high-resolution scanning.
Acoustic vibrations are reduced by placing the microscope in an acoustic isolation chamber. Structural vibrations are reduced by using a mechanical isolation platform. Below are the vibration solution products offered by AFMWorkshop.
Passive Vibration Table
A moderate structural vibration isolation is possible with the Passive Vibration Table. This product is ideal if the AFM location has few structural vibrations and when ultimate AFM performance is not necessary. The Passive Vibration Table may be used in the acoustic isolation cabinet.
Active Vibration Table
An Active Vibration Table uses a feedback control method for removing vibrations. An acceleration sensor measures vibrations, and then electromechanical transducers use the output of the sensors to control the motion of the table top. The advantage of an Active Vibration Table over the Bungee Option is that the Vibration Table top is more stable and more compact than a platform suspended with bungee cords.
Bungee Option
Placing the AFM on a platform suspended by bungee cords offers one of the best structural isolation platforms possible. Further, the Bungee Option is a relatively cost-effective method for reducing unwanted structural vibrations. The Bungee Options is designed to be used with the Acoustic Enclosure (AC-7859) Included with the option are a platform, and bungee cords, as well as associated metal support hooks.
Vibration Cabinet
The Acoustic chamber reduces vibrations transmitted through air. The enclosure is constructed from 3/4” HDPE and has 1” acoustic foam on its interior surfaces.
At the rear of the chamber is a sealed passage for wires and cables. The door of the chamber can be configured to open to the left or to the right.
On optional support table is available for the acoustic chamber. The optional support table has an opening at its back side that is 20.5”. The AFM system EBox can be stored inside the support table.
Custom/OEM vibration enclosure
Customized (OEM) Vibration enclosure – scalable vibration solution for any Atomic Force Microscopy System. AFMWorkshop can fabricate acoustic enclosures of almost any size and shape.
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