Everything you need to know about Microscopy. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- . Q.1. What is a Micrometer (µm)? Ans. A micrometer, also called a micron (µ) is equal to 10-6 m, i.e., 1/1000th mm. Q.2. What is a Nanometer (nm)? Ans. It was formerly called millimicron (mµ) and is equal to 10-9 m or [...]
The following points highlight the top eight types of microscopy. The types are: 1. Compound Microscope 2. Bright Field Microscopy 3. Dark Field Microscopy 4. Phase Contrast Microscopy 5. Fluorescent Microscopy 6. Electron Microscopy 7. Transmission Electron Microscopy 8. Scanning Electron Microscopy. Type # 1. Compound Microscope: A microscope is an instrument which makes enlarged image of minute objects near [...]
A compound microscope consists of three main parts: 1. Objective Lens 2. Eye Piece 3. Condensers. Part # 1. Objective Lens: The chief characteristics of the objective lens are: (a) To gather the light rays coming any point to the object, (b) To unite the light in a point of image, (c) To magnify the image. There are three types [...]