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 […]
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. […]
In this article we will discuss about the design of a compound microscope with the help of diagram. Compound microscope is a very useful optical instrument. It gives a high magnification necessary for working out the details of minute organisms and also for studying the internal structures of plants and animals. The instrument rests on […]
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