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Microscope Cameras - What to Consider When Choosing a Microscope Camera

Microscope Cameras - What to Consider When Choosing a Microscope Camera

Nov 20th 2023

Choosing a microscope camera involves considering several factors to ensure it meets your specific needs. Here are key considerations to keep in mind: Compatibility Ensure that the microscope camera is compatible with your microscope model. Different microscopes may have varying mounting options and requirements. Camera Type Digital vs. Analog: Decide whether you want a digital or analog microscop …
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Van Leeuwenhoek Microscope Rediscovered and Analyzed Using Microscopy

Nov 14th 2023

Antony van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch man who lived in the Netherlands from 1632 to 1723, is known as the father of microbiology. He created single lens microscopes and wrote a series of detailed letters during his life describing his observations of bacteria and protozoa using his devices, which he called “animacules.” Many of his contemporaries were skeptical of his observations of microsc …
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Viewing Crystals with a Polarized Light Microscope

Viewing Crystals with a Polarized Light Microscope

Nov 14th 2023

Salt Crystals Under the Microscope The following images were obtained using a polarizing microscope. The sample above is of a mixture of potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride at 37 degrees Celsius at 40x total magnification using a quartz wedge. A quartz wedge is a compensator that fits into a slot in the microscope in order to better visualize the sample. The sample above is …
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Using a Microscope to Inspect Grains: A Case Study with Rye Crops

Oct 24th 2023

Grains are a staple food source for the world’s population. For example, an estimated 784 million metric tons of wheat will be produced worldwide in 2022/2023. Therefore, developing new, improved production methods are critical to ensuring an adequate food supply. Microscopes can be used to inspect plant characteristics that are important to optimizing crop yields. Case Study Using Eternal R …
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