Types of Microscopes

Microscope Types: The Complete List

December 2, 2015 by Microscope Heroes Leave a Comment

There are many Microscope Types and we can classify them based on several aspects.
We can classify them upon:

what interacts with the sample to generate the image
whether they analyse the sample via a scanning point
their cost
their versatility
their area of application and performance

Most acceptable classification is based on how the image is generated. So, based on this classification there are:

Features of Compound Light Microscope: Research or Teaching

In one of the previous posts, Types of Microscopes, we have listed many types of Microscopes like: Compound Light Microscopes: Phase Contast Microscope Fluorescent Microscope Dark field Microscope Digital Microscope Stereo Microscope

Compound Light Microscope Lenses

A compound light microscope, also known as the bright field microscope, is an instrument commonly used inside the laboratory to view specimen mounted on a glass slide. The compound microscope magnifies the object in the slide in such a way that the smallest structures become visible and clear. With advances in technology, the bright field […]

Compound Light Microscope Parts

Before introducing parts of compound light microscope, let’s see first what is microscope, what is light microscope and finally, what is the simplest definition of “compound light microscope”. Microscope is device that is used for observing and analyzing samples (specimens) that are not visible for human eyes or have not size enough big for necessary […]

How to Use a Compound Microscope in 12 steps

Although there are many different types of compound microscopes, the steps for using them are pretty much the same. 1. If you haven’t used a microscope so far, you have to get to know the microscope and its parts, so you can follow next steps. Also, you have to take great care of your microscope, […]

How does a compound microscope work?

A compound light microscope has one lens and is essentially a loupe of magnifying glass with a relatively high magnification. The basic modern microscope found in schools, hospitals and research centers is a compound light microscope which has a series of lenses to collect and focus the light transmitted through the specimen. Although larger and more […]