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2D used for flat materials. 40x - 1400x |
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All light passing through specimen is collected by the objected and seen by observer. |
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Weights microscope and prevennts vibration |
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Supports the optics and houses focusing mechanism |
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controlled by focusing knobs |
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Platform. A mechanical stage can be moved around the X and Y axes. |
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Located at the end of the arm. Provides path for the light. |
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Located at the base of the body tube. Supports the objective lenses. |
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Collect light from specimen and form magnified image. 4x,10,40x,100x magnifications. 100x must use oil immersion objective. |
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Magnify the image produced by objective by 10x. Turns into 40x,100x,400x,1000x |
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Scale on eyepiece to measure structures. |
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Large - coarse focusing knob
Small - fine focusing knob
Coarse is only used with the 4x objective |
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Light source.
1. bulb
2. on-off switch
3. glass plate
4. lens |
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Between illuminator and stage that shines on the specimen. Moved up and down with knob off left of stage. |
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Controls light reaching specimen, contrast, resolution, and depth. |
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Brightly and evenly illuminates a specimen. Uses a diaphram to focus. |
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