The aim of this booklet is to provide the microscopist with a basic explanation of the theory of the microscope sufficient to enable him to understand the reasons behind accepted microscope techniques. It is felt that such an understanding will not only add to his interest in using the microscope, but will help him to work his way out of possible problems that may arise later on when detailed instructions, originally grasped, may have been forgotten. Where possible, mathematical formulae have been avoided in favor of physical or pictorial explanations, as it is felt that such explanations are more easily grasped and better retained than explanations involving mathematics
| Id | Content |
| 1.0 | Introduction |
| 2.0 | What’s in a Microscope |
| 3.0 | What Limits the Magnification |
| 4.0 | Resolving Power |
| 5.0 | Numerical Aperture |
| 6.0 | Depth of Focus |
| 7.0 | Image Aberrations |
| 8.0 | Aberrations in the Microscope |
| 9.0 | Apochromatic Objectives |
| 100. | Types of Eyepieces |
| 11.0 | Binocular Observation |
| 12.0 |
The Illumination System |
| 13.0 |
Condenser Types |
| 14.0 |
Critical Illumination |
| 15.0 |
Selective Filters |
| 16.0 |
Darkfield Illumination |
| 17.0 |
Polarized Light |
| 18.0 |
Fluorescence Illumination |
| 19.0 |
Phase Contrast Microscopy |
| 20.0 | Concluding Remarks |
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