Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
Light microscopes
A
cheap
easy to use
used to study living cells
show us 2D image of living cells
use visible light to create an image - so resolution is limited to 200nm + mag x2000.
2
Q
How do Laser Scanning Microscope work?
A
Use a high power beam of light to create an image.
Laser passes over each point in the specimen and creates an image over time.
3
Q
Laser Scanning Microscope
A
Expensive
High resolution
Show specimens in 3D
