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What is the purpose of an optical microscope?
What is the purpose of an optical microscope?
The purpose of an optical microscope is to generate magnified images of small objects using visible light and a system of lenses.
When were optical microscopes possibly invented?
When were optical microscopes possibly invented?
Optical microscopes were possibly invented in their present compound form in the 17th century.
How do high-power microscopes differ from stereo microscopes in terms of image viewing?
How do high-power microscopes differ from stereo microscopes in terms of image viewing?
In high-power microscopes, both eyepieces typically show the same image, while with a stereo microscope, slightly different images are used to create a 3-D effect.
What is typically used to capture the image in an optical microscope?
What is typically used to capture the image in an optical microscope?
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What are the different ways in which the sample can be lit in an optical microscope?
What are the different ways in which the sample can be lit in an optical microscope?
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