Scanning probe microscope having a cantilever used therein

摘要

A scanning probe microscope according to present invention comprises a cantilever for interaction with a surface, the cantilever having a self vibrator therein for vibrating the cantilever, the cantilever having a self strain detector therein. The self vibrator and self strain detector comprise a piezoelectric layer and electrodes, and the piezoelectric layer is disposed between these electrodes.