Microscope Articles
How Does Fluorescence Microscopy Work?
A fluorescence microscope works by combining the magnifying properties of the light microscope with fluorescence
emitting properties of compounds. Fluo
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Immunofluorescence - Types, Techniques, and Limitations
What is immunofluorescence?
Immunofluorescence is one of the techniques used within light microscopy, especially on microbiological samples. It
uses
a fluorescence microscope
to observ
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Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy and Fluorophores Explained
What is Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy?
In widefield fluorescence microscopy, the entire sample is illuminated with a specific wavelength of light. The
fluorescent molecules are excited an
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Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Microscopy
What is Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) and How Does it Work?
Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) uses evanescent waves to illuminate and excite selected fluorophores
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Fluorescence Microscopy vs. Light Microscopy
Fluorescence microscopy and light microscopy are specific imaging techniques used to observe cells or cellular
components. Each of them has its situational strengths and weaknesses – areas in
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History of Fluorescence in Microscopy
Fredrick W. Herschel discovered fluorescence in 1845. He observed that UV light can excite quinine solution,
resulting in the emission of blue light. Sir George G. Stokes built upon this obser
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Compound Microscopes vs Stereo Microscopes - How Do They Compare?
Similarities between Stereo and Compound MicroscopesMagnification Similarities
Both
stereo microscopes
and compound
microscopes
are used to examine very small objects or surfaces by
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Types of Microscopes
Microscopes come in a variety of sizes, styles and types in order to suit all of the many uses we have for them.
Different technologies, quality levels, viewing results, and physical setups are r
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How to Use a Microscope (Properly) - Step by Step
Before You Start
Familiarizing Yourself
The first step is to go over all parts of the microscope and get a good idea
of where everything is and what everything does – especially any dials or
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Microscope Magnification - Pushing The Limits
How Much Can You See Through a Microscope?
What you will be able to see under a high-power microscope depends somewhat on
how well you use it. For basic viewing, of course, anyone who can see, wil
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Compound Microscope Parts, Functions, and Labeled Diagram
Parts of a Compound Microscope
Each part of the
compound microscope serves its own unique function, with each being important to the function of the scope as a whole. The individual parts
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Industrial Microscopes
Microscopes find use in a variety of settings besides clinical and pathological applications. Many industries use
microscopes for various purposes such as
inspection, quality control,
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