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    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...

    Metallurgical Microscopes(Page)

    Metallurgical microscopes provide high magnification and resolution for samples that do not allow light to pass through them.

    Microscope Illumination(Page)

    Not sure what kind of illumination is best for your particular microscope use? This page explains some of the differences between illumination options for microscopes. Tungsten Microscope...

    Microscope Magnification Versus Microscope Resolution(Page)

    In microscopy there are two concepts that many people often think of as one concept, but they are in fact very different. These two concepts are microscope resolution and microscope magnification...

    Microscope Resolution(Page)

    Microscope Magnification and Optical Resolution A microscope's total magnification is a combination of the eyepieces and the objective lens. For example, a biological microscope with 10x eyepieces...

    Microscope Service (Page)

    Microscope World offers microscope service and maintenance. With over 100 years of combined experience, our microscope service technicians know that you depend on your products to perform daily. Our...

    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.

    Precision Measuring Microscopes(Page)

    Precision measuring microscopes are used for viewing and measuring opaque objects at high magnification.

    Video Microscopes(Page)

    There are several different setups for video microscopes which differ mostly based on the type of camera and the frames per second that the camera provides.

    Microscope Maintenance Tips(Page)

    Routine optical and mechanical maintenance of compound microscopes can ensure that your microscope works well for years. The microscope maintenance information provided below is not meant to replace...

    Troubleshooting Microscope Focusing(Page)

    There are several areas of the microscope that can be adjusted in order to troubleshoot microscope focusing. Depending on whether you are using a biological compound microscope or a stereo dissecting...

    Helpful Microscope Information(Page)

    This section of the Microscope World website has information on many topics relating to microscopy and the use of a microscope. Many of these pages were built after talking with customers and...