Nanoindentation probes can map the mechanical properties of surfaces and films with high resolution, but they are much slower than probes that image the topography. Now, a new atomic force microscopy technique can capture both pictures at once.
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Stark, R. Getting a feeling for the nanoworld. Nature Nanotech 2, 461–462 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2007.233
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