This technique allows the mapping of surfaces on a molecular or atomic scale. It can also be adapted to measure interatomic forces.
The principle of operation of AFM is discussed as follows:
A silicon or silicon nitride probe with a … Read More
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Microelectromechanical System Transducers (MEMS)–Based Medical Sensors
Microelectromechanical system transducers (MEMS) are fabricated using solid-state micromachining techniques that are typically employed by the semiconductor industry in the production of integrated circuits (ICs).
Related: The application of Microprocessors in Medical Instrumentation
A pressure sensor based on MEMS technology … Read More
Micrometer and Nanometer Biomedical Sensing Applications
The advancements in microtechnology and, in particular, nanotechnology are transforming the fields of biosensors, prosthesis & implants and medical diagnostics. In medical diagnostics, these devices are being employed in combination with optical biosensing for external, lab-on-a-chip, high throughput … Read More