{"id":2118,"date":"2021-05-03T16:06:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T16:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/?p=2118"},"modified":"2022-03-07T19:58:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T19:58:39","slug":"types-of-microscopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/types-of-microscopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Microscopes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A microscope is a laboratory instrument used to see things that are not visible to the human eyes. There are different types of microscopes and each type has its benefits and advantages. These are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:#ecf2f7;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:#ecf2f7;}<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/simple-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"simple microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/simple-microscope.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/simple-microscope-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/simple-microscope-20x10.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 1:<\/b><\/strong> A simple microscope is the first microscope ever created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>stackpathdns.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"495\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-of-a-compound-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"image of a compound microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-of-a-compound-microscope.jpg 496w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-of-a-compound-microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-of-a-compound-microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-of-a-compound-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 2:<\/b><\/strong> An image of a compound microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>imimg.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1 &#8211; Types of microscopes according to lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/simple-microscope-parts\/\"><strong>Simple microscope<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 it was the very first microscope created by Antony Van Leeuwenhoek in the 17th century. It was a magnifying glass, so simple yet powerful and useful. It consists of a single lens or lenses group in one unit.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/compound-microscope\/\"><strong>Compound microscope<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 it is called a compound microscope because it has two lenses resulting in better magnification. It is a bright field microscope that provides up to 1,000 times magnification.<sup><em><strong> (1, 2, 3, and 4)<\/strong><\/em><\/sup><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light microscope\/Optical Microscope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of microscope uses light to produce the viewed image. Light microscopes have various sub-types which include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basic-single-magnification-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"basic single magnification microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2173\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basic-single-magnification-microscope.jpg 560w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basic-single-magnification-microscope-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basic-single-magnification-microscope-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 3:<\/b><\/strong> A basic single magnification microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>olympus-lifescience.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Basic single magnification microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It is similar to that of the magnifying glass with a magnification power of 20x. It uses ambient light to illuminate the specimen being examined. This microscope is used to viewing objects like bugs, fabric weaves, and sand grains.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2174\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basic-introductory-biological-compound-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"basic introductory biological compound microscope\" width=\"250\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basic-introductory-biological-compound-microscope.jpg 400w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basic-introductory-biological-compound-microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/basic-introductory-biological-compound-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><b>Image 4:<\/b><\/strong> A basic introductory biological compound microscope\/transmitted light microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>balance-express.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Basic introductory biological compound microscope\/transmitted light microscope<\/strong> \u2013 it is usually used in elementary and middle schools. It comes with three objective powers: 40x, 100x, and 400x. Beneath the stage is where light is located and where the slide is placed.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"446\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/full-size-biological-compound-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"full-size biological compound microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/full-size-biological-compound-microscope.jpg 442w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/full-size-biological-compound-microscope-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/full-size-biological-compound-microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/full-size-biological-compound-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 5:<\/b><\/strong> A full-size biological compound microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>walmartimages.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Full-size biological compound microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It comes with three to four magnifications: 40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x. The light is under the stage to transmit illumination. It comes with a built-in mechanical stage enabling the students to easily maneuver the slides on the stage.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"413\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/example-of-a-shop-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"example of a shop microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/example-of-a-shop-microscope.jpg 422w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/example-of-a-shop-microscope-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/example-of-a-shop-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 6:<\/b><\/strong> An example of a shop microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>walmartimages.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Shop microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It has a small flashlight used to illuminate specimens. It is placed directly on the specimen with the light on. This type of microscope is commonly used in the publishing industry to examine printed materials. It is also useful in the textile industry, specifically in checking the color and weaves of the fabric.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"496\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/example-of-a-binocular-research-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"example of a binocular research microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/example-of-a-binocular-research-microscope.jpg 486w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/example-of-a-binocular-research-microscope-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/example-of-a-binocular-research-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 7:<\/b><\/strong> An example of a binocular research microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>imimg.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Research microscope<\/strong> \u2013 it comes with fluorescence and primarily used by cell biologists. In fact, it is the microscope of choice when localizing proteins in a sample.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"494\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-depicts-an-inverted-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"image depicts an inverted microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-depicts-an-inverted-microscope.jpg 495w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-depicts-an-inverted-microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-depicts-an-inverted-microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-depicts-an-inverted-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 8:<\/b><\/strong> The image depicts an inverted microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>imimg.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\"><li><strong>Inverted microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It is used in biology setting and comes with a light on top and objective lenses beneath the stage. It is specially created for transmitted light observations. Its magnification powers are 40x, 100x, 200x, and 400x.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"492\" height=\"460\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-is-one-of-the-classic-models-of-a-metallurgical-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"image is one of the classic models of a metallurgical microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-is-one-of-the-classic-models-of-a-metallurgical-microscope.jpg 492w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-is-one-of-the-classic-models-of-a-metallurgical-microscope-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-is-one-of-the-classic-models-of-a-metallurgical-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 9:<\/b><\/strong> The image is one of the classic models of a metallurgical microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>microscopeworld.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\"><li><strong>Metallurgical microscope \u2013<\/strong> It is a high power microscope with reflected light illumination, which enables you to view materials that typically won\u2019t allow light to pass through such as plastic and metal. Its magnification ranges from 40x to 1000x.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"579\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/polarizing-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"polarizing microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/polarizing-microscope.jpg 576w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/polarizing-microscope-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/polarizing-microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/polarizing-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 10:<\/b><\/strong> A polarizing microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>microscope.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\"><li><strong>Polarizing microscope \u2013<\/strong>It uses polarizer and analyzer to visualize materials under polarized light. Specimens can be viewed spectacularly under polarized light. A polarizing microscope is commonly used in industries like geology and pharmaceuticals.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\"><li><strong>Brightfield microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It uses transmitted light to check for a target at maximum magnification.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"645\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Phase-contrast-microscope-uses-a-light-interference.jpg\" alt=\"Phase contrast microscope uses a light interference\" class=\"wp-image-2182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Phase-contrast-microscope-uses-a-light-interference.jpg 548w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Phase-contrast-microscope-uses-a-light-interference-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Phase-contrast-microscope-uses-a-light-interference-17x20.jpg 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 12:<\/b><\/strong> A Phase contrast microscope uses a light interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>shopify.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\"><li><strong>Phase contrast microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It examines very tiny surface irregularities using light interference. It has the ability to check living cells without having the need to stain them.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"350\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/differential-interference-contrast-microscope-is-a-huge-type-of-microscope-that-uses-polarized-light.jpg\" alt=\"differential interference contrast microscope is a huge type of microscope that uses polarized light\" class=\"wp-image-2183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/differential-interference-contrast-microscope-is-a-huge-type-of-microscope-that-uses-polarized-light.jpg 496w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/differential-interference-contrast-microscope-is-a-huge-type-of-microscope-that-uses-polarized-light-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/differential-interference-contrast-microscope-is-a-huge-type-of-microscope-that-uses-polarized-light-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 13:<\/b><\/strong> A differential interference contrast microscope is a huge type of microscope that uses polarized light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>olympus-lifescience.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\"><li><strong>Differential interference contrast microscope<\/strong> \u2013 it is somewhat similar to the face contrast in terms of observing even the smallest surface irregularities. It uses polarized light which can limit the different observable specimen containers.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"405\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fluorescence-microscope-uses-a-special-light-source.jpg\" alt=\"fluorescence microscope uses a special light source\" class=\"wp-image-2184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fluorescence-microscope-uses-a-special-light-source.jpg 494w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fluorescence-microscope-uses-a-special-light-source-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fluorescence-microscope-uses-a-special-light-source-20x16.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 14:<\/b><\/strong> A fluorescence microscope uses a special light source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>spachoptics.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"12\"><li><strong>Fluorescence microscope<\/strong> \u2013 it observes fluorescence emitted by the sample with the use of a special light source such as a mercury lamp.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"299\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/This-is-what-a-total-internal-reflection-fluorescence-microscope-looks-like.jpg\" alt=\"This is what a total internal reflection fluorescence microscope looks like\" class=\"wp-image-2185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/This-is-what-a-total-internal-reflection-fluorescence-microscope-looks-like.jpg 396w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/This-is-what-a-total-internal-reflection-fluorescence-microscope-looks-like-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/This-is-what-a-total-internal-reflection-fluorescence-microscope-looks-like-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 15:<\/b><\/strong> This is what a total internal reflection fluorescence microscope looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>biocrf.ust.hk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"13\"><li>Total internal reflection fluorescence microscope \u2013 It is somewhat the same as the fluorescence microscope instead that it uses the evanescent wave to illuminate the surface close to the specimen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"423\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/A-laser-microscope-is-also-known-as-a-laser-scanning-confocal-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"A laser microscope is also known as a laser scanning confocal microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/A-laser-microscope-is-also-known-as-a-laser-scanning-confocal-microscope.jpg 400w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/A-laser-microscope-is-also-known-as-a-laser-scanning-confocal-microscope-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/A-laser-microscope-is-also-known-as-a-laser-scanning-confocal-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 16:<\/b><\/strong> A laser microscope is also known as a laser scanning confocal microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>itn-snal.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"14\"><li><strong>Laser microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It uses laser beams to clearly observe thick samples with different focal distance.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"263\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/structured-illumination-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"structured illumination microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/structured-illumination-microscope.jpg 506w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/structured-illumination-microscope-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/structured-illumination-microscope-20x10.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 17:<\/b><\/strong> A structured illumination microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>meyerinst.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"15\"><li><strong>Structured illumination microscope<\/strong> \u2013 A microscope with a high resolution and advanced technology, which has the ability to overcome limited resolution a light\/optical microscope usually have caused by diffraction of light.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/multiphoton-excitation-microscope-from-Olympus.jpg\" alt=\"multiphoton excitation microscope from Olympus\" class=\"wp-image-2189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/multiphoton-excitation-microscope-from-Olympus.jpg 400w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/multiphoton-excitation-microscope-from-Olympus-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/multiphoton-excitation-microscope-from-Olympus-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 18:<\/b><\/strong> A multiphoton excitation microscope from Olympus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>biocompare.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"16\"><li><strong>Multiphoton excitation microscope<\/strong> \u2013 it uses multiple excitation lasers which help reduce the damage to the cells and enabling high-resolution observation of deep areas of the specimen. In a clinical setting, the multiphoton excitation microscope is used to visualize nerve cells and the flow of blood in the brain. <sup><em><strong>(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7)<\/strong><\/em><\/sup><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refer to the table below for the summary of different types of light microscope\/optical microscope.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Types of light microscope\/optical microscope<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #2c8cd1;\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Basic single magnification microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses ambient light to illuminate the specimen being examined.<\/li>\n<li>Used to view objects like bugs, fabric weaves, and sand grains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Basic introductory biological compound microscope\/transmitted light microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Commonly used in elementary and middle schools.<\/li>\n<li>Has three objective powers: 40x, 100x, and 400x.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full size biological compound microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Has three to four magnifications: 40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x.<\/li>\n<li>It comes with a built-in mechanical stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shop microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Has a small flashlight used to illuminate specimens.<\/li>\n<li>Commonly used in the publishing industry to examine printed materials.<\/li>\n<li>It useful in the textile industry, specifically in checking the color and weaves of the fabric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Has a fluorescence<\/li>\n<li>A microscope of choice by biologists when localizing protein in a sample.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inverted microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Use in biology setting.<\/li>\n<li>Specially created for transmitted light observations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Metallurgical microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>A high power microscope with reflected light illumination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Polarizing microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses polarizer and analyzer to check materials under polarized light.<\/li>\n<li>Commonly used in geology and pharmaceutical industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Brightfield microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses transmitted light to check for the specimen at maximum magnification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase contrast microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Checks the tiny surface irregularities using light interference.<\/li>\n<li>Checks living cells without staining them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Differential interference contrast microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses polarized light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fluorescence microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses a special light source to view the sample such as a mercury lamp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total internal reflection fluorescence microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses the evanescent wave to illuminate the surface close to the specimen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Laser microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses laser beams to check thick samples with different local distance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Structured illumination microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>It has the ability to overcome limited resolution a light\/optical microscope usually have caused by a diffraction of light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Multiphoton excitation microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses multiple excitation laser so as to reduce damage to the cells.<\/li>\n<li>It is used to visualize nerve cells and blood flow in the brain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 \u2013 Electron microscope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"431\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/scanning-electron-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"scanning electron microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/scanning-electron-microscope.jpg 595w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/scanning-electron-microscope-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/scanning-electron-microscope-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 19:<\/b><\/strong> A scanning electron microscope (SEM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>cloudfront.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/transmission-electron-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"transmission electron microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/transmission-electron-microscope.jpg 400w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/transmission-electron-microscope-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/transmission-electron-microscope-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 20:<\/b><\/strong>A transmission electron microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>hitachi-hightech.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It uses an electron beam as the source of light. To be able to generate the image being viewed, it needs to use computer software. Its resolution is way better when compared with the light microscope, which is perfect for seeing the inside structure of the cell. There are different types of an electron microscope and these are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Scanning electron microscope (SEM)<\/strong> \u2013 It bounces the electrons off the object thereby creating a 3D image. Its maximum magnification is 100,000x.<\/li><li><strong>Transmission electron microscope \u2013<\/strong> It produces a 2D image with a maximum magnification of 500,000x enabling to visualize the inside structure of the cell. <sup><em><strong>(4, 5, 7, 8, and 9)<\/strong><\/em><\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #4277d4;\"><strong>Types of electron microscope<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Definition<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Creates a 3D image<\/li>\n<li>Maximum magnification is 100,000x<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transmission Electron Microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li>Creates a 2D image<\/li>\n<li>Maximum magnification is 500,000x<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 &#8211; Stereo Microscope\/Dissecting microscope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an optical type of microscope enabling the viewer to see the sample in 3-dimensions. Its magnification power ranges from 10x to 80x. It is primarily used to inspect large specimens like fossils, rocks, coins, hair follicles, stamps, parts of flowers, and the likes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gemological-microscope-is-perfect-for-examining-gems-and-minerals.jpg\" alt=\"gemological microscope is perfect for examining gems and minerals\" class=\"wp-image-2190\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gemological-microscope-is-perfect-for-examining-gems-and-minerals.jpg 593w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gemological-microscope-is-perfect-for-examining-gems-and-minerals-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gemological-microscope-is-perfect-for-examining-gems-and-minerals-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 19:<\/b><\/strong> A gemological microscope is perfect for examining gems and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>shopify.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Gemological microscope<\/strong> \u2013 A stereo microscope that has a special illumination perfect for examining gems and minerals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fixed-stereo-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"fixed stereo microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2191\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fixed-stereo-microscope.jpg 484w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fixed-stereo-microscope-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fixed-stereo-microscope-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 20:<\/b><\/strong> A fixed stereo microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>microscopegenius.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Stereo fixed microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It has fixed magnification using two objective lenses. The magnification has a fixed degree and is limited by the lens capability. To increase the magnification, you need to change the eyepiece.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/stereo-turret-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"stereo turret microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2192\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/stereo-turret-microscope.jpg 400w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/stereo-turret-microscope-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/stereo-turret-microscope-15x20.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 21:<\/b><\/strong> A stereo turret microscope is a more affordable option for a stereo microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>microscopeworld.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stereo Turret Microscope \u2013 It comes with various mountings and one of which is the turret style. This type of mounting indicates an additional objective lens which you can rotate to your viewing position. The viewer can easily change the magnification by rotating the mounting of a turret. It is preferred by many because it is more affordable than other types of <a href=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/stereo-microscope\/\">stereo microscope<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/stereo-zoom-microscope-looks-like.jpg\" alt=\"stereo zoom microscope looks like\" class=\"wp-image-2193\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/stereo-zoom-microscope-looks-like.jpg 497w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/stereo-zoom-microscope-looks-like-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/stereo-zoom-microscope-looks-like-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 22:<\/b><\/strong> This is how a stereo zoom microscope looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>microscopeworld.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stereo Zoom Microscope \u2013 The most popular type of stereo microscope. You can easily zoom in and out to achieve the desired magnification. You can have a clear magnification by changing the eyepiece. <sup><em><strong>(6, 9, 10, 11, and 12)<\/strong><\/em><\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Types of stereo microscope\/dissecting microscope<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gemological microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>It is used to examine gems and minerals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stereo fixed microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>It has fixed magnification with two objective lenses.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stereo Turret Microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>It is preferred by many because it is more affordable than other types of stereo microscope.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stereo Zoom Microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>It is the most popular type of stereo microscope.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Changing the eyepiece gives you a clear magnification.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 &#8211; Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/typical-look-of-a-scanning-probe-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"typical look of a scanning probe microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2194\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/typical-look-of-a-scanning-probe-microscope.jpg 491w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/typical-look-of-a-scanning-probe-microscope-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/typical-look-of-a-scanning-probe-microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/typical-look-of-a-scanning-probe-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 23:<\/b><\/strong> A typical look of a scanning probe microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>imimg.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A physical probe is used close to the sample so as to generate a micrograph. Examples of scanning probe microscopes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Scanning tunneling microscope<\/li><li>Atomic force microscope<\/li><li>Magnetic force microscope<\/li><li>Electric force microscope<\/li><li>Near-field scanning optical microscope <sup><em><strong>(12)<\/strong><\/em><\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 &#8211; Point Projection Microscopes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"399\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/point-projection-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"point projection microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/point-projection-microscope.jpg 400w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/point-projection-microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/point-projection-microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/point-projection-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 24:<\/b> A point projection microscope.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>imimg.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A type of microscope in which ions are excited from the needle-shaped specimen and hit a detector. Examples of point projection microscopes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Field emission microscope<\/li><li>Atom probe microscope<\/li><li>Field ion microscope <sup><em><strong>(13)<\/strong><\/em><\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 &#8211; Acoustic Microscopes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/acoustic-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"acoustic microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2196\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/acoustic-microscope.jpg 597w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/acoustic-microscope-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/acoustic-microscope-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 25:<\/b><\/strong> An acoustic microscope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>kibero.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A microscope that uses sound waves to create an enlarged image of a small object. It is used to detect defects in sub-surfaces of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Type of microscope according to structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Upright microscope \u2013 It examines the subject from above. A specimen is put on a slide and examined microscopically.<\/li><li>Inverted microscope \u2013 It examines the subject from below. It is the instrument of choice for observation of samples like cells soaked with culture in a Petri dish. <sup><em><strong>(12, 14, and 15)<\/strong><\/em><\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Microscopes according to structure<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Differences<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Upright microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>It examines the subject from above.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inverted microscope<\/strong><\/td><td>It examines the subject from below.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#9 \u2013 Other types<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/digital-cordless-microscope.jpg\" alt=\"digital cordless microscope\" class=\"wp-image-2197\" width=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/digital-cordless-microscope.jpg 581w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/digital-cordless-microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/digital-cordless-microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/digital-cordless-microscope-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 26:<\/b><\/strong> The image above is a digital cordless microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>bhphotovideo.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Digital microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It uses optical lenses and CMOS\/CCD sensors. What\u2019s good about digital microscope is that it has a maximum magnification power of 1000x. It has the ability to record a high-quality image of the specimen. A CCD camera is attached to the microscope and connected to the LCD monitor or computer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/dark-field-microscope-enables-the-light-object-to-be-seen-on-a-dark-background.jpg\" alt=\"dark field microscope enables the light object to be seen on a dark background\" class=\"wp-image-2198\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/dark-field-microscope-enables-the-light-object-to-be-seen-on-a-dark-background.jpg 599w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/dark-field-microscope-enables-the-light-object-to-be-seen-on-a-dark-background-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/dark-field-microscope-enables-the-light-object-to-be-seen-on-a-dark-background-20x16.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Image 27:<\/b><\/strong> A dark field microscope enables the light object to be seen on a dark background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><b>Picture Source:&nbsp;<\/b><\/strong>slidesharecdn.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Dark-field Microscope<\/strong> \u2013 It is used to examine live spirochetes. It comes with a special condenser lens that facilitates scattering of light. The light is reflected off the specimen at an angle. Hence, a light object can be seen on a dark background. <sup><em><strong>(10, 11, 13, and 14)<\/strong><\/em><\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Other types of microscopes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Differences<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Digital microscope<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Uses optical lenses and CMOS\/CCD sensors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Has a maximum magnification power of 1000x.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can record a high-quality image of the specimen.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dark field microscope<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Used to examine live spirochetes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Has a condenser lens to facilitate scattering of light.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It enables light objects to be seen on a dark background.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><em>https:\/\/www.microscopemaster.com\/different-types-of-microscopes.html<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/sciencing.com\/different-kinds-microscopes-uses-5024481.html<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/www.cas.miamioh.edu\/mbiws\/microscopes\/types.html<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/www.keyence.com\/ss\/products\/microscope\/bz-x\/study\/principle\/type.jsp<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/www.cliffsnotes.com\/study-guides\/biology\/microbiology\/microscopy\/types-of-microscopes<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/www.microscope-detective.com\/types-of-microscopes.html<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Microscope<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/eco-globe.com\/types-of-microscope\/<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/owlcation.com\/stem\/light-and-electron-microscopy<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/sciencestruck.com\/types-of-microscopes-their-uses<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/microscope-microscope.org\/microscope-info\/microscope-types\/<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/technology\/microscope<\/em><\/li><li><em>http:\/\/www.biologydiscussion.com\/biology\/5-important-types-of-microscopes-used-in-biology-with-diagram\/2635<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/study.com\/academy\/lesson\/types-of-microscopes-election-light-fluorescence.html<\/em><\/li><li><em>http:\/\/www.edinformatics.com\/inventions_inventors\/microscope.htm<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A microscope is a laboratory instrument used to see things that are not visible to the human eyes. There are different types of microscopes and each type has its benefits and advantages. These are the following: Image 1: A simple microscope is the first microscope ever created. 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