2. Construction of microscope - Basics

Basics only

Any microscope is constructed based on mechanical system and optical adjustments.
Henceforth, could be separated into;
1. MECHANICAL PARTS provides physical support to the optical parts and help in
focusing the sample.
2. OPTICAL PARTS confers required adjustments for magnification and optical pathway.

1. MICROSCOPY
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GENERIC CONSTRUCTION OF MICROSCOPE
Any microscope is constructed based on mechanical system and optical adjustments.
Henceforth, could be separated into;
1. MECHANICAL PARTS provides physical support to the optical parts and help in
focusing the sample.
2. OPTICAL PARTS confers required adjustments for magnification and optical pathway.
LIST OF MECHANICAL PARTS LIST OF OPTICAL PARTS
1. Base / Metal stand / Foot
2. Pillar
3. Inclination joint
4. Curved arm
5. Stage
6. Stage knobs
7. Stage clips
8. Revolving nosepiece
9. Coarse adjustment
10. Fine adjustment
11. Body tube
12. Draw tube

1. Light source / illuminator
2. Diaphragm
3. Sub stage - Condenser
4. Objective lens
5. Ocular lens / eye piece

2. MICROSCOPY
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NOTE:
Optical pathway is the light path from source of illumination passing through the optical
parts (condenser, specimen, objective lens, ocular lens) and finally creates a magnified
virtual image in eyes of an observer).

3. MICROSCOPY
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