Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
eyepiece (ocular lens)
A
magnifies the image for the viewer
2
Q
fine adjustment knob
A
smaller knob used for focusing the image with medium and high power lenses
3
Q
coarse adjustment knob
A
large knob used for focusing the image under low-power
4
Q
stage
A
platform where the slide with the specimen is placed
5
Q
condenser lens
A
focuses light on specimen
6
Q
iris diaphragm lever
A
controls the amount of light reaching the specimen
7
Q
objective lenses
A
low, medium, and high power lenses that further magnify the specimen at different intensities
8
Q
nosepiece
A
contains the objective lenses, allows user to switch between them
9
Q
total magnification
A
ocular lens (10x) x objective lens
10
Q
field of view
A
the actual diameter visible through the lens
