Polymer Ripples (IMAGE) Kansas State University Caption This photo shows a few examples of linear ripples obtained on a particular polymer as a result of scanning its surface with an atomic force microscope tip heated to several different temperatures. The higher the temperature, the more pronounced the ripples. Credit Kansas State University department of physics Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.