2nd qtr: Microscope Flashcards
noted as the first men to develop the concept of
the compound microscope.
Zaccharias Janssen and Hans
Lipperhey
The ratio of an object’s magnified size to its actual size
magnification
the clarity of an image based on how close its line are to each other and still be resolved visibly.
resolution
the difference in color and brightness makes an object or an image distinguishable.
contrast
Who improved the design of the existing compound
microscope in 1665.
Robert Hooke
the most common type of microscope.
compound microscope
also known as stereoscopic microscopes. Its primary role is for
dissection of specimens and viewing and qualitatively
analyzing the dissected samples.
Dissection Microscope
It is used to examine
the surfaces or shapes of specimens such as viruses.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
It is used to study
the internal structure of cells through sectioned specimens.
Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
supports the tube and connects it to the base
arm
the flat platform where you place your slides
stage
moves the stage up and down; brings an image of the specimen into fine focus showing more clearly the detailed parts of the specimen.
fine adjustment knob
moves the tube and the low-power lens closer or farther away from the stage to view the image of the specimen.
coarse adjustment knob
provides support and serves as a stand
base
allows the viewer to look through and see the magnified image of the specimen
eyepiece lens/ ocular lens
