The Microscope (North Harris College)

• Microscope Parts 1

• Microscope Parts 2

• How to Use the Microscope

• Micrometer Microscope View

• Micrometer Field of View

• Micrometer Measurement

Interactive Java Tutorials (Molecular Expressions)

These virtual microscopes explore specimen focus, illumination intensity, magnification, and translation---operating essentially in a manner that is identical to real-life microscopes.

• Scanning Electron Microscopy

• Translational Microscopy

• Magnifying Microscopy

• Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy

• Microscopy of Silicon Artwork

• Phase Contrast Microscopy

• Stereoscopic Zoom Microscopy

• Reflected Light Confocal Microscopy

• Integrated Circuit Inspection Microscopy

• Polarized Light Microscopy

• Microscopy of the Silicon Zoo

• Hoffman Modulation Contrast Microscopy

• Rheinberg Illumination (Optical Staining) Microscopy

• Differential Interference Contrast Microscopy (DIC)

• Virtual Microscopy: Depth-of-Focus in Thick Samples

• Fluorescence Microscopy with Multiple Fluorochromes

• Fluorescence Combination Microscopy

How to Use a Microscope

This activity describes the function of each part of a microscope and gives step-by-step instructions on how to examine a sample. You may also use this learning object to review the proper use and care of a microscope and to test your knowledge in two drag-and drop exercies.

• Animation by Barbara Liang and Josh  Janikowski