AFM Tip Contact (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption These images compare an AFM tip sliding longitudinally along a carbon nanotube (left) versus sliding in the transverse direction. Credit Image: Christian Klinke, University of Hamburg 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.