The A-100 is a pioneering system that simulates the concepts of atomic force microscopy (AFM). Designed to demonstrate the use of optics and cantilever probes, the A-100 system magnifies the underlying physics for students to easily understand how microscopy works at resolutions beyond the limit of light. Ideal as the first step into the world of nanotechnology, the A-100 allows the user to learn, observe, and experiment.