AFM Tapping Amplitude (IMAGE) Springer Caption This shows AFM tapping amplitude signal of a diblock ring in the late stages of annealing. A Plateau-Rayleigh-like instability has developed and the ring is showing the formation of four distinct droplets. The scan area is approximately 54 × 54 μm2. Credit European Physical Journal E Usage Restrictions Credit required 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.