Akiyama, T.Staufer, U.de Rooij, N. F.Frederix, P.Engel, A.2009-05-122009-05-122009-05-12200310.1063/1.1523631https://infoscience.epfl.ch/handle/20.500.14299/38931The dynamic mode atomic force microscopy based on a microfabricated cantilever and a commercial quartz tuning fork was probed. The probe was self-sensing and self-actuating. The tuning fork performed the function of a force sensor. The amplitude and frequency of the tuning fork governed the tip vibration, while the cantilever determined the spring constant.text::journal::journal article::research article