are powerful tools that allow us to see the invisible world. From simple to advanced , these instruments magnify specimens using various techniques and components.
Understanding microscope types, calculations, and advanced techniques is crucial for scientific research. Whether studying cells or materials, microscopes reveal details that shape our understanding of the microscopic world.
Microscopes
Components of compound microscopes
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Example calculation with an objective lens magnification of 40x and an eyepiece magnification of 10x results in a total magnification of 40×10=400x
The of the objective lens affects the maximum useful magnification
Types of microscopes compared
use visible light and a series of lenses to magnify specimens
Compound microscopes (described above) are a type of optical microscope
() use two separate optical paths to provide a three-dimensional view of the specimen with lower magnification (typically up to 100x)
Electron microscopes use a beam of electrons instead of light to create an image with higher magnification and compared to optical microscopes
() passes electrons through a thin specimen, creating a two-dimensional image with magnifications up to 1,000,000x
() scans the surface of a specimen with electrons, creating a three-dimensional image with magnifications up to 500,000x
use a physical probe to scan the surface of a specimen
() uses a fine tip to measure the surface topography of a specimen with atomic resolution
uses a conductive tip to measure the electronic structure of a specimen's surface with atomic resolution
Advanced microscopy techniques
microscopy enhances the visibility of transparent specimens by converting phase shifts in light passing through the sample into brightness changes
microscopy uses specific wavelengths of light to excite fluorescent molecules in a specimen, allowing for visualization of specific structures or molecules
High-resolution microscopy techniques aim to overcome the diffraction limit and reduce aberrations to achieve better image quality and resolution