The following points highlight the thirteen main types of microscopes. Some of the types are: Simple Microscope 2. Compound Microscope 3. Research Microscope 4. Binocular Dissection Microscope 5. Phase Contrast Microscope 6. Interference Microscope 7. Differential Interference Contrast Microscope 8. Fluorescent Microscope 9. Electron Microscope 10. Transmission Electron Microscope and Others. Type # 1. Simple Microscope: 1. A simple microscope [...]
The below mentioned article provides a labelled diagram of compound microscope. Part # 1. The Stand: The stand is made up of a heavy foot which carries a curved inclinable limb or arm bearing the body tube. The foot is generally horse shoe-shaped structure (Fig. 2) which rests on table top or any other surface on which the microscope in [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between light microscope and electron microscope. Difference # Light Microscope: 1. Visible light is used in this microscope. 2. Source of illumination is situated at the bottom. 3. For magnification in this microscope the lens system consists of glass lenses. 4. The lenses are ocular, objective and condenser 5. The image [...]