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(Atomic Force Microscope) A device used to image materials at the atomic level. AFMs are used to solve processing and materials problems in electronics, telecom, biology and other high-tech industries. Invented by IBM in 1986, it uses a ceramic or semiconductor tip one atom wide positioned at the end of a cantilevered bar. As the tip is moved over the material, it either continously touches or periodically taps the surface and bends as it is repelled or attracted to the structure. A laser picks up the deflections.

In contrast to a scanning tunneling microscope (STM), which sends current to the surface being measured, AFMs can be used to image non-conductive materials. See probe storage, STM, microscopy and nanotechnology.

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American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada is the largest organization in the world dedicated to representing the interests of professional musicians.

RADD, State of Calif. 'Cal Coalition' Launches Music-Driven Campaign ... by PR Newswire

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM) The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada is the largest organization in the world dedicated to representing the interests of professional musicians.

Internet Piracy Hurts Individual Creators, Not Just ``Industries,'' ... by Business Wire

American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, Reed Elsevier, Inc.

Twenty Copyright Groups File Amicus Brief in Napster Case by PR Newswire

American Bell

American Bird Conservancy

American Birkebeiner

American bond

American boreal faunal region

American boring system

American Bracketed style

American Broadcasting Company

American caisson