Types of Microscopes for Every Type of Laboratory Geek
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007Types of Microscopes for Every Type of Laboratory Geek
“My Uncle Harry had given me a microscope as a present which allowed me to continue my personal explorations of the living world.” - Sydney Brenner
It definitely is one thoughtful to be given a microscope if you are the type of person who loves discovering things your naked eye can’t see, isn’t it? However, if you are thinking of giving a microscope as a present but would not know what type of microscope to give, how do you know what type of microscope will suit the receiver of your present?
Simple, learn the various types of microscopes. The two general classifications of microscopes are the scanning probe microscopes and the optical theory microscopes. Optical theory microscopes benefit from lenses and a passage of wave through the specimen in producing and magnifying its image. On the other hand, scanning probe microscopes produce micrographs, usually of the sample’s surface only, through making the tip of the scanning probe microscope touch the sample. (more…)