SmartSPM - Advanced Stand-Alone AFM

The SmartSPM Scanning Probe Microscope available from HORIBA Scientific is the first fully automated instrument that provides its innovative technology of ultra-fast, metrological and high-resolution measurements for the most sophisticated materials research at the nanoscale in all STM and AFM modes.

With the SmartSPM capable of zooming in from large up to 100 µm, it has been feasible to realize overview scans down to atomic resolution. It has been designed such that it can be easily combined with optical spectroscopies (Raman, SNOM, Photoluminescence, and TERS/SERS methods).

Key Features

Automation of Operation/Ease of Use

Completely automated laser to photodiode alignment (user click-on-spot is not needed)

Swapping of probes is easier than ever before

Very fast system tuning prior to starting measurements

Completely automated configuration for the most standard AFM modes

Resolution/Stability/Accuracy

Vibration isolation is not required for basic measurements

A single 100 µm scanner delivers large scans as well as goingdown to atomic or molecular resolution

The lowest noise closed-loop sensors can be used even during molecular resolution imaging to obtain the most precise results

Fast Scanning

Scanner resonant frequencies of >7 kHz in XY and >15 kHz in Z are the highest in the current AFM sector

Enhanced scanner control algorithms enable scanning much faster than ever before

All SPM Modes Included as well as Nanolithography with no Extra Units and Costs

Kelvin probe microscopy, nanolithography, piezoresponse force microscopy, and nanomanipulation are all added into the basic package

Flexibility to Upgrade to AFM-Raman

The SmartSPM has been engineered from the ground upfor appropriate and easycoupling with Raman systems