Microscopy

June 16, 2005

Summary

The entire exercise was all about caring for and using the microscope. We performed various activities that enabled us to familiarize ourselves with the parts and uses of the microscope. Using the microscope, we observed different objects such as cotton, silk, hair, and even a letter "e." We viewed it using both the low power objective and the high power objective. We did these activities in order to better understand how the compound light microscope works and also to learn about the different procedures in setting up a slide. The results of the activity made us learn how to operate the microscope efficiently. I found out that the iris diaphragm controls the light and the uses of the LPO and HPO. I also noticed that the view of the object being illuminated is inverted.

Abbreviations

LPO- Low power objective

HPO- High power objective

Introduction

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