A good quality Gemology Microscope with the right features will let you see the inclusions, fractures and striae that would otherwise go unseen. But before you buy any old microscope, you should know what features you’ll need to make the best use of your gemological talents. Here are some of the more important qualities you should look for in a good gemological microscope.
Live blood microscopy is a growing field of interest and activity in the health care community. Though at present its primary users are naturopaths and practitioners in the alternative and natural healing fields, its use is expanding, and records of...
Wastewater treatment plants are home to a wide variety of microorganisms, but not all of them are welcome guests. The presence of particular microorganisms, or even irregular ratios of normally desirable microorganisms, are good indicators of the health of your facility’s biomass. If you want to detect bulking, shocks and food-microorganism ratio changes before they get out of hand, you will greatly benefit from a Phase Contrast Microscope.
As a coin collector, you need to be able to spot the subtle markings that speak to the life of your coins – sometimes its very authenticity. But the details – defects, damage and irregularities – are often too small to be seen by the naked eye or even through a magnifying glass. That’s where a good microscope comes in.
Microscopes are amazing tools for homeschool science. They’re easy to use, relatively cheap, and will give your children a much greater appreciation of science and nature. Choosing a microscope to suit your child (and your budget) can be a bit daunting but if you’re wondering what to buy, and what features are important, read on!
Aligning your microscope for Kohler illumination is easy and will give you clearer images with much better contrast, so you can see (and capture) all the important details. So how do you accomplish this task? Excellent question – I’m glad you asked. It’s pretty simple to set up and it should only take a minute or two before you’re using your microscope to its full potential.
If you spend any time inspecting metallic parts or circuit boards under a stereo inspection microscope, you’ll be familiar with the persistent challenge of glare and excessive reflection. Glare can easily obscure defects or structural detail – and in electronics, the slightest defect may ruin your whole inspection process. Fortunately, Polarizing LED ring lights provide a relatively cheap and easy solution to the problem of glare from metallic samples (PCBs, bare solder boards, connectors or copper parts).
