| AFM Head holds the following components: | XY Translation Stage: Holds probe head, movable in XY direction by XY translation screws and in Z direction by controls in software |
| Position Sensitive Photo detector (PSPD): | Detects laser deflections, which is then converted into a topographical map |
| PSPD adjustment screws: | Controls position of PSPD; screw on left controls up and down adjustment; screw on right controls left right adjustment |
| Laser Beam Steering Screws: | Controls position of laser on back of cantilever |
