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Major Components of the Light Microscope

Published: July 30, 2008 doi: 10.3791/843

Summary

The light microscope is a basic tool for the cell biologist, who should have a thorough understanding of how it works, how it should be aligned for different applications, and how it should be maintained as required to obtain maximum image-forming capacity and resolution. The components of the microscope are described in detail here.

Abstract

The light microscope is a basic tool for the cell biologist, who should have a thorough understanding of how it works, how it should be aligned for different applications, and how it should be maintained as required to obtain maximum image-forming capacity and resolution. The components of the microscope are described in detail here.

Protocol

The complete text protocol for this experimental approach is available in Current Protocols in Cell Biology.

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Disclosures

The authors have nothing to disclose.

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Light Microscope Cell Biologist Understanding Alignment Applications Maintenance Image-forming Capacity Resolution Components
Major Components of the Light Microscope
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Centonze Frohlich, V. MajorMore

Centonze Frohlich, V. Major Components of the Light Microscope. J. Vis. Exp. (17), e843, doi:10.3791/843 (2008).

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