Bruker Dimension Icon AFM - Revision history

Chenglee at 15:53, 27 January 2026

2026-01-27T15:53:16Z

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	'''Starting Your AFM Session'''		'''Starting Your AFM Session'''

	'''Launching the ~~software~~'''		'''Launching the Software'''
	* Open Nanoscope 9.7 on the desktop.		* Open Nanoscope 9.7 on the desktop.
	* Wait for the Dimension Icon window to load and automatically pop up.		* Wait for the Dimension Icon window to load and automatically pop up.
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	[[File:Figure-laser.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Figure-laser.png\|thumb]]

	'''Focusing the ~~tip~~'''		'''Focusing the Tip'''
	* Click “Return from Alignment Station”.		* Click “Return from Alignment Station”.
	* Use the Focus Controls (Up/Down arrows) to focus the tip of the cantilever.		* Use the Focus Controls (Up/Down arrows) to focus the tip of the cantilever.
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	* Before moving to other areas, click “Withdraw” to safely lift the tip.		* Before moving to other areas, click “Withdraw” to safely lift the tip.
	* Click “Engage” again when ready for a new scan.		* Click “Engage” again when ready for a new scan.
			📍The tip must be retracted before any stage movement.

	'''Saving Your Data'''		'''Saving Your Data'''
	* Go to:		* Go to:

Chenglee at 09:00, 22 January 2026

2026-01-22T09:00:49Z

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	'''Ending Your Session'''		'''Ending Your Session'''
	* Click “Withdraw” to safely lift the tip.		* Click “Withdraw” to safely lift the tip.
	* Click “Navigate”, then “Sample Load Position”.		* Click “Navigate”, then “Sample Load Position”.
	* Open the AFM enclosure.		* Open the AFM enclosure.
	* Turn off the vacuum and remove your sample.		* Turn off the vacuum and remove your sample.
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	If the tip is broken, replace and align it before ending your session.		If the tip is broken, replace and align it before ending your session.
	If the tip is still usable, exit Nanoscope 9.7 software (laser turns off).		If the tip is still usable, exit Nanoscope 9.7 software (laser turns off).
	*Close the AFM enclosure.		* Close Nanoscope 9.7 on the desktop.
			* Close the AFM enclosure.
	* Copy your data and fill in the session log.		* Copy your data and fill in the session log.
	* Clean up the workspace and dispose used items properly.		* Clean up the workspace and dispose used items properly.

Chenglee at 14:15, 18 July 2025

2025-07-18T14:15:28Z

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	\|limits = None		\|limits = None
	}}		}}
	Bruker Dimension Icon is an ~~atomif~~ force microscope used for accurate surface topography measurements.		Bruker Dimension Icon is an atomic force microscope used for accurate surface topography measurements.
	Users can measure ~~tilm~~ thickness, roughness and ~~get~~ other topographical data characteristics with Ångstrom accuracy.		Users can measure film thickness, roughness and other topographical data characteristics with Ångstrom accuracy.

	Other alternatives for surface characterization at the [[Main Page\|NBI cleanroom]] facilities:		Other alternatives for surface characterization at the [[Main Page\|NBI cleanroom]] facilities:

Chenglee at 14:13, 18 July 2025

2025-07-18T14:13:47Z

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	** Capture Now - immediately captures whatever has been scanned since the beginning of the frame.		** Capture Now - immediately captures whatever has been scanned since the beginning of the frame.
	** Stop Capture - aborts the capture action.		** Stop Capture - aborts the capture action.

			[[File:Figure-software.png\|thumb]]

	'''Ending Your Session'''		'''Ending Your Session'''
	* Click “Withdraw” to safely lift the tip.		* Click “Withdraw” to safely lift the tip.
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	* Copy your data and fill in the session log.		* Copy your data and fill in the session log.
	* Clean up the workspace and dispose used items properly.		* Clean up the workspace and dispose used items properly.

	~~[[File:Figure-software.png\|thumb]]~~

	'''💡Questions?'''		'''💡Questions?'''

Chenglee: /* Quick-Start Instruction Manual for ScanAsyst Operation */

2025-07-18T14:07:25Z

Quick-Start Instruction Manual for ScanAsyst Operation

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	* Gently place the tip into the groove. Make sure it sits neatly in the groove with the cantilever at the open end of the groove.		* Gently place the tip into the groove. Make sure it sits neatly in the groove with the cantilever at the open end of the groove.
	* Gently press down and slide the metal clip to the front until it locks the tip in place.		* Gently press down and slide the metal clip to the front until it locks the tip in place.

			[[File:Figure-tip.png\|thumb]]

	'''Loading the Tip onto the Scan Head'''		'''Loading the Tip onto the Scan Head'''
	* Slide the scan head out of the dovetail groove and hold it carefully.		* Slide the scan head out of the dovetail groove and hold it carefully.
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	* Use the top X-Y control knobs on the scanner to align the laser to the tip. Adjust the laser spot until the sum photodetector signal is at least 3.5V.		* Use the top X-Y control knobs on the scanner to align the laser to the tip. Adjust the laser spot until the sum photodetector signal is at least 3.5V.
	* Use the side X-Y control knobs on the scanner to align the laser at the center of the photodetector. Adjust the laser to center the red dot on the crosshair. Aim for ~ 0V offset on both axes but below 0.2V is acceptable.		* Use the side X-Y control knobs on the scanner to align the laser at the center of the photodetector. Adjust the laser to center the red dot on the crosshair. Aim for ~ 0V offset on both axes but below 0.2V is acceptable.

			[[File:Figure-laser.png\|thumb]]

	'''Focusing the tip'''		'''Focusing the tip'''
	* Click “Return from Alignment Station”.		* Click “Return from Alignment Station”.
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	* Adjust the illumination, zoom and focus until the tip image is sharp.		* Adjust the illumination, zoom and focus until the tip image is sharp.
	* Click near the tip apex (~ 7 µm) to mark the cantilever position.		* Click near the tip apex (~ 7 µm) to mark the cantilever position.

			[[File:Figure-cantilever.png\|thumb]]

	'''NAVIGATE Tab'''		'''NAVIGATE Tab'''

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	* Adjust the illumination, zoom and focus until the sample looks sharp and clear. 📍 Focus gradually to avoid tip crash. Moving too fast may break the tip!		* Adjust the illumination, zoom and focus until the sample looks sharp and clear. 📍 Focus gradually to avoid tip crash. Moving too fast may break the tip!
	* Close the AFM enclosure when done.		* Close the AFM enclosure when done.

			[[File:Figure-focus.png\|thumb]]

	'''Check Parameters'''		'''Check Parameters'''
	* Before scanning, confirm the basic scan settings (for standard use).		* Before scanning, confirm the basic scan settings (for standard use).
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	* Copy your data and fill in the session log.		* Copy your data and fill in the session log.
	* Clean up the workspace and dispose used items properly.		* Clean up the workspace and dispose used items properly.

			[[File:Figure-software.png\|thumb]]

	'''💡Questions?'''		'''💡Questions?'''

Chenglee: /* Quick start - ScanAsyst mode */

2025-07-18T13:51:58Z

Quick start - ScanAsyst mode

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Martin at 13:18, 15 July 2025

2025-07-15T13:18:30Z

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	\|website = https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/microscopes/materials-afm/dimension-icon-afm.html		\|website = https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/microscopes/materials-afm/dimension-icon-afm.html
	\|location = Characterization room (03.01.K08)		\|location = Characterization room (03.01.K08)
	\|primary = ~~Martin~~		\|primary = Nikki
	\|secondary = ~~Karolis~~		\|secondary = Zhe
	\|limits = None		\|limits = None
	}}		}}

Karolis: added tool description

2022-04-10T11:09:29Z

added tool description

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	\|company = Bruker		\|company = Bruker
	\|description = Atomic Force Microscope		\|description = Atomic Force Microscope
	\|location = 03.K.08		\|website = https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/microscopes/materials-afm/dimension-icon-afm.html
			\|location = Characterization room (03.01.K08)
	\|primary = Martin		\|primary = Martin
	\|secondary = Karolis		\|secondary = Karolis
	\|limits = None		\|limits = None
	}}		}}
			Bruker Dimension Icon is an atomif force microscope used for accurate surface topography measurements.
			Users can measure tilm thickness, roughness and get other topographical data characteristics with Ångstrom accuracy.

			Other alternatives for surface characterization at the [[Main Page\|NBI cleanroom]] facilities:
			* [[Tencor profilometer]] for step height and profile roughness
			* [[Alpha-SE ellipsometer]] for transparent film overall thickness and roughness
			* [[Filmetrics reflectometer]] for transparent film overall thickness and roughness
			* [[JEOL 7800F]] SEM for film thickness by observing material cross-sections, elemental analysis
	== Quick start - ScanAsyst mode ==		== Quick start - ScanAsyst mode ==
	* Open the enclosure hood. Red key goes counter-clockwise to unlock.		* Open the enclosure hood. Red key goes counter-clockwise to unlock.

Karolis at 19:43, 6 April 2022

2022-04-06T19:43:27Z

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	\|company = Bruker		\|company = Bruker
	\|description = Atomic Force Microscope		\|description = Atomic Force Microscope
	\|location = ~~K08~~		\|location = 03.K.08
	\|primary = Martin		\|primary = Martin
	\|secondary = Karolis		\|secondary = Karolis
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	*: - Load sample on the unblocked vacuum hole and toogle on the chuck vacuum by the switch (picture)		*: - Load sample on the unblocked vacuum hole and toogle on the chuck vacuum by the switch (picture)
	*: - Drive the stage to place the sample under the scan head by using the XY navigation panel in the software or the track ball.		*: - Drive the stage to place the sample under the scan head by using the XY navigation panel in the software or the track ball.

			[[Category:Tools]]
			[[Category:Characterization]]

Martin at 14:08, 24 September 2020

2020-09-24T14:08:19Z

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	*: - Perform laser and photodetector alignment following steps 1.2-1.5.		*: - Perform laser and photodetector alignment following steps 1.2-1.5.
	* In the left panel, select ''Navigate''		* In the left panel, select ''Navigate''
			*: - Load sample on the unblocked vacuum hole and toogle on the chuck vacuum by the switch (picture)
			*: - Drive the stage to place the sample under the scan head by using the XY navigation panel in the software or the track ball.