GENBIO 1 types of microscopes

Question 1

Simple Microscope

Answer 1

uses a single lens; a convex lens with a small focal length

Question 2

Applications of Simple Microscopes

Answer 2

watchmakers, jewelers, educational institutions, and dermatologists

Question 3

Compound Microscope

Answer 3

uses more than one lens; has two optical parts: objective lens and eyepiece/ocular lens

Question 4

Applications of Compound Microscope

Answer 4

study of bacteria and viruses; forensic laboratories; metallurgy

Question 5

Electron Microscope

Answer 5

the source of illumination is the beam of accelerated electrons; images can be magnified in nanometers

Question 6

Applications of Electron Microscope

Answer 6

quality control and failure analysis; micrographs; study of metals and crystals

Question 7

2 Types of Electron Microscopes

Answer 7

Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) & Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Question 8

Stereo Microscope

Answer 8

provides a three-dimensional view of a specimen; also known as dissecting microscope

Question 9

Applications of Stereo Microscope

Answer 9

examination of historic coins and artifacts; microsurgery; viewing of crystals

Question 10

Scanning Probe Microscope

Answer 10

applications in industries where the examination of the specimen is done at the nanoscale levels

Question 11

Applications of Scanning Probe Microscope

Answer 11

studying different properties of the sample such as electrical properties; magnetic properties of the sample; transferring of information on the sample.