Microscopy Flashcards
is an instrument used to see
objects that are too small for the naked eye.
microscope
The science of investigating small objects using
such an instrument is called
microscopy.
means invisible to the eye unless
aided by a microscope.
Microscopic
1285
Glasses are invented
1590
Hans and zacharias janssen make a 9x magnifier
1609
Galileo Perfects the Microscope
1625
Giovannii Faber Coins the Word Microscope
The modern Microscope is Born
1800
1670
Antony Van Leeuwenhoek Perfects Microscope
1665
Robert Hooke Discovers Cells
1926
Richard Zsigmondy Wins Nobel Prize for the Ultra Microscope
1931
Max knoll and ernst Ruska Invent the Electron Microscope
1953
frits Zernike Wins Nobel for Phase Contrast Method
1986
Tunneling Microscope
magnification of up to 300 times
Stereo (Dissecting) Microscope
uses a laser light to scan samples that
have been dyed
Confocal Microscope
uses electrons rather than light for
image formation
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
uses electrons in creating a magnified
image
Transmission Electron Microscope
(TEM)
Adjustments
and Support
Mechanical Parts
Enlarge the
specimen
Magnifying Parts
Provide the
light
Illuminating Parts
Bottommost portion that
supports the entire/lower
microscope
Base
Pillar
Part above the base that supports the
other parts
Allows for tilting of the
microscope for convenience of
the user
Inclination Joint
Curved/slanted part which is
held while carrying the
microscope
Arm/Neck
Attached to the arm and bears the lenses
Body Tube
Cylindrical structure on top of the body tube that
holds the ocular lenses
Draw Tube