TINY WORLD / AFM PUZZLE
Hidden Surface
A tiny probe maps a raised pattern one line at a time. Improve how faithfully it follows the edges, then explore the pattern.
Mystery 1 of 3
Three mysteries to explore
Give the probe timeThe probe is aligned and ready. Your job is to improve the scan.
Measured height image
SIMULATED · FIXED HEIGHT COLOUR SCALE0 of 48 linesReady
Probe motion & scan comparisons
Probe and current scan lineTeaching view · motion enlarged
Compare complete scans
The colour scale is unchanged.
Keep exploring
Try new settings on the same synthetic surface. This is free exploration; there are no grades.
KEEP EXPLORING
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The puzzle starts with the probe ready. The lab lets you load, align, tune, engage and scan for yourself.
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These are invented raised patterns scanned by a simplified AFM teaching model. Colours represent height. Probe motion, tracking faults and noise are enlarged for teaching. This puzzle is not a real instrument procedure or a test of operating skill.