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Simple Microscope- Definition, Principle, Parts, Applications

February 20, 2020October 6, 2018 by Sagar Aryal

Simple Microscope- Principle, Instrumentation and Applications

The optical microscope often referred to as the light microscope, is a type of microscope that uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small subjects. There are two basic types of optical microscopes: Simple microscopes Compound microscopes. Simple Microscope Definition A simple microscope is one that uses a single lens for magnification, such as a …

36 Differences between light and electron microscope

July 8, 2020July 30, 2018 by Sagar Aryal

Both light microscopes and electron microscopes use radiation (light or electron beams) to form larger and more detailed images of objects which cannot be seen clearly through an unaided eye. However, each of these microscopes has distinct features and is suitable for different purposes. S.N. Character Light Microscope Electron Microscope 1. Alternatively known as Optical microscope Beam microscope 2. Invented …