In this article we will discuss about the parts of dissecting microscope with its working and utility. 1. Foot or Base: It is the basal, horse-shoe shaped or circular part of dissecting microscope. It is made of heavy material. It provides support to other parts of microscope. 2. Stand: It is short but strong, hollow cylindrical rod. Its one end [...]
Parts of the compound microscope (Fig. 278) may be grouped into two major categories, viz., mechanical parts and optical parts. (a) Mechanical Parts: These include base or foot, pillar, arm, inclination joint, stage, clips, diaphragm, body tube, nose piece, coarse adjustment knob and fine adjustment knob. (b) Optical Parts: These include eye piece lens, objective lenses and mirror. All these [...]
In this article we will discuss about the parts and working of phase contrast microscope. 1. Phase contrast microscope was discovered by Professor Frits Zernike of Netherlands. Its commercial production was first started in Germany in 1942. For the recognition of his discovery of phase contrast, Zernike was awarded Noble Prize for Physics in 1953. 2. Only living and unstained [...]