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For transparent samples in light microscopy, dark field illumination is a simple and affordable contrast method. The idea of this technique is to display and...

In compound microscopes, an illumination parallel to the optical axis is the standard. A lot of hardware is implemented to ensure this axial illumination: Center-adjustable...

Different samples require different microscopes. This rule refers to the fact that an opaque, bulky sample with a reflective surface needs another treatment than a...

A closer look on Incident Light Microscopy reveals a new and noticeable fact. In a compound microscope for opaque samples, the objective plays two roles....

For sure, a genuine rendition of color is a basic demand on any light microscope. Using white light as the inspection tool for microscopic samples...

To judge the performance of a microscope, the FIELD of VIEW (FOV) is a criterion of interest. What is this “FIELD of VIEW”? In a...

One of the most frequently asked questions about digital imaging is: What is the total magnification showed on the screen? To answer this question, we need...

Parfocalty is a property of the optical components that allows the microscope to stay in focus when changing between lenses of different magnification. This means...

Resolution may be defined as the ability of a reproducing system to separate individual signals, no matter what nature they are: e.g. optical or acoustical....