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41. Building A Do-It-Yourself Atomic Force Microscope

    Atomic force microscopes (AFMs) are versatile tools for characterizing surfaces down to the subnanometer scale. Researchers can build their own AFMs for as little as $30,000 using off-the-shelf components such as nanopositioning stages.

42. Is A DIY Microscope For You?

    Whether modifying existing instrumentation or building a new tool from the ground up, a meticulous process is as critical as the functional result.