Wiktionary
atomic force microscope
n. (context physics English) A device used to map the atomic structure of a surface by measuring the force acting on the very fine tip of a wire moved over the surface
Usage examples of "atomic force microscope".
As she sat at the lab bench, peering intently at the desktop screen that displayed what the atomic force microscope was showing, she thought about the consequences.
Once level with the instruments, he scampered nimbly about, jumping from key to key to program the atomic force microscope.