Microscopy

A microscope is an instrument capable of producing a magnified image of a small object.

Biological microscopes are used to study organisms and their vital processes.
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Digital and video microscopes are instruments that use digital technology to magnify images of objects. They include built-in cameras and a series of high-powered lenses that provide superior image quality and resolution.
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Electron microscopes use a focused beam of electrons instead of light to "image" the specimen and gain information as to its structure and composition.
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Magnifiers are inspection instruments that are used to magnify a product or part detail via a lens system.
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Measuring microscopes are used by toolmakers for measuring the properties of tools.  These microscopes are often used for dimensional measurement with lower magnifying powers to allow for brighter, sharper images combined with a wide field of view.
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Metallurgical microscopes are used for metallurgical inspection including metals, ceramics, and other materials.
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Microscope lenses and microscope objectives include eyepieces or oculars, optical filters, objectives, adapters or mounts, condensers and other optical components for microscopy.
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Microscope stages are platforms where specimens are placed for observation with a microscope. They are often equipped with a mechanical device which holds the specimen slide in place, but allows the back-and-forth and side-to-side movement of the slide.
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Microscopes are instruments that produce magnified images of small objects
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Microscopy sample preparation equipment and metallography sample preparation equipment is used for the preparation of samples for metallographic or microscopic inspection and analysis.
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Microtomes are machines that cut extremely thin sections from a sample for transmitted electron (TEM) or light microscopy applications.
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Optical and light microscopes use the visible or near-visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to magnify images of objects.
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Specialty microscopes are designed for specific applications such as metallurgy or gemology. They use specialized techniques or technologies such as acoustics to produce magnification.
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