Microscope [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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====== Microscope ======

A microscope is an instrument that is used to magnify and observe small objects, such as cells, microorganisms, and other structures that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Microscopes come in a variety of types, each with its own unique features and capabilities.

There are two main types of microscopes: light microscopes and electron microscopes. Light microscopes use visible light to illuminate and magnify the sample, while electron microscopes use beams of electrons to magnify the sample. Light microscopes are generally used for studying cells and tissues, while electron microscopes are used for studying smaller structures, such as molecules and viruses.

There are also several types of light microscopes, including compound microscopes, stereo microscopes, and fluorescence microscopes. Compound microscopes are the most commonly used type and are designed to magnify thin, transparent samples, such as cells or tissue sections. Stereo microscopes, also known as dissecting microscopes, provide a three-dimensional view of opaque samples, such as insects or plants. Fluorescence microscopes are used to observe samples that emit fluorescent light, such as cells that have been stained with fluorescent dyes.

Microscopes can provide valuable information about the structure and function of biological systems, and they are used in a wide range of fields, including biology, medicine, and materials science. They are also used in education to teach students about the microscopic world and to help them develop scientific skills such as observation, measurement, and analysis.

====== Surgical microscope ======


see [[Surgical microscope]].