Microscope Lighting Techniques
Microscope Lighting Techniques play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility of sample features and defects. Among these techniques, d...
The Microscope Objective - The Key Issue for Best Image Performance
Different samples require different microscopes. This rule refers to the fact that an opaque, bulky sample with a reflective surface nee...
Thank You, Willem
After many years of collaboration, we celebrate our enduring partnership with our friend and collaborator Willem Cramer, a passionate mi...
Introduction to Darkfield Illumination - Slider solution
For transparent samples in light microscopy, dark field illumination is a simple and affordable contrast method. The idea of this techni...
A better image for your stereo microscope
Stereo Microscope Imaging: Exploring Advanced Illumination Techniques In compound microscopes, an illumination parallel to the o...
How to avoid extreme highlights from reflecting surfaces
Optimize your illumination system. Extremely applicable in case of image documentation by a digital camera. Ref...
Phase contrast - You always got a sample with you
Mastering Phase Contrast Microscopy: Hardware Essentials and Testing Tips Phase contrast is a widespread method in transmitted l...
Are you sure you get the best image quality out of your microscope? About cleaning the front lens and using the aperture diaphragm.
A Guide to Front Lens Cleaning and Aperture Diaphragm Optimization No matter what microscope is in use, it should always be the...
About Polarization
Utilizing the polarization method in light microscopy reveals a specific kind of information about the sample. Applying this contrast me...
Basics of Light Microscopy II: Koehler Illumination
A high quality illumination is regarded as a key issue for a perfect information transfer from specimen to target (human eye/camera chip...
Basics of Light Microscopy: Resolution & Magnification
The drum battle between Ginger Baker and Art Blakey on the occasion of the Olympic Games 1972 in Munich revealed a clear message: precis...
How to clean your microscope
Do not disassemble your microscope Disassembly may significantly affect the performance of the instrument, and...