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    Choosing a College or University Level Microscope(Post)

    What Kind of Microscope is Best for College and University Level Students? Choosing the best microscope for your application depends on what kinds of samples you will investigate. This post will expl ...

    How to Use Your Compound Microscope(Post)

    A compound microscope looks something like this:   Start using your compound microscope to observe samples by following these steps. Use the above labeled microscope image if you are unsure whe ...

    Microscope Contrast Techniques(Post)

    Microscope Contrast Techniques When using a microscope with brightfield, some samples will have a natural contrast that is easily viewed, such as bright plants and flowers, metals, and pigments. Some ...

    Features of Infrared Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopes(Post)

    Features and Benefits of the Infrared Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope Semiconductor wafers, bonded wafer "sandwiches," and other microelectronic devices often require the ability to perform examin ...

    How Do I Use a Microscope(Post)

    By following a few safety precautions and taking care when using your microscope, it should last for many years.  This article covers handling the microscope, cleaning the microscope, safe elect ...

    Troubleshooting Microscope Condensers(Page)

    The microscope condenser is an important part of a compound light microscope as it helps focus the light through the sample and the objective lens. When looking through the microscope if you are havi ...

    Darkfield Microscopy(Page)

    Brightfield microscopy uses light from the lamp source under the microscope stage to illuminate the specimen. This light is gathered in the condenser, then shaped into a cone where the apex is focuse ...

    Industrial Stereo Microscopes(Page)

    Industrial stereo microscopes are commonly used for quality control, inspection of small parts, while soldering and/or in the manufacturing process. Shop Industrial Stereo Microscopes ...

    Jenoptik Arktur Microscope Camera Images(Page)

    The Jenoptik Gryphax Arktur 8 megapixel microscope camera is a research grade microscopy camera that uses a back illuminated color sensor that allows light to be easily absorbed in the active layer o ...

    Phase Contrast Information - Information About Phase Contrast(Page)

    A common activity in high school biology is to observe cheek cells.  To do this, one takes a flat toothpick and gently scrapes the inside of their cheek.  They smear the specimen on a flat ...

    Microscope Glossary of Terms(Page)

    Below you will find many of the terms used in the "Microscope World" - or just simply in microscopy. Abbe Condenser: A specially designed lens that mounts under the stage and is usually movable in t ...

    Numerical Aperature(Page)

    This is a somewhat complicated subject and the discussion that follows goes well beyond the entry in the glossary. Numerical Aperture (N.A.): This is a number that expresses the ability of a ...