| After completion of the course the student should have the knowledge and ability to
• describe the components of the atomic force microscopy (AFM) and the basic working principles. (k2)
• explain and differentiate between the various AFM operation modes (k3)
• prepare samples suitable for AFM experiments from solution and from the melt. (k3, k6)
• perform AFM experiments on polymer surfaces (k3, k6)
• process and discuss the results obtained by AFM. (k3)
• document their results appropriately, e.g. record experimental data in tabular form and create various visualisations. (k3, k4)
• critically interpret AFM data both own and in literature with relation to polymer based materials. (k5)
• evaluate the basic safety aspects of AFM experiments. (k5)
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This course is designed to provide the background, basic concepts and practical knowledge of atomic force microscopy (AFM) in the context of polymer-based materials. It will provide knowledge of
• the operating principles and components of atomic force microscopy (AFM)
• what information and results can be obtained with AFM in relation to polymer-based materials
• how AFM can be used in applied research and/or industrial settings
• knowledge to recognize common artefacts, analyze AFM measurements, interpret the results in terms of surface interactions
• preparation techniques of polymer surfaces for AFM measurements
• how to plan AFM experiments relevant to your own research
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