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Proper Care and Cleaning of the Microscope
Published on: August 11, 2008
[Stereo microscope, neglected tool]
1Scientific Research Advisory Centre Kawa.ska Sp. z o.o., 5 Techniczna St., 05-500 Piaseczno, Poland.
Abstract:
Stereoscopes, in author opinion, are neglected tools in modern biology. This article shortly describes technical and application capabilities of the present stereomicroscopes. The two main types of stereomicroscope construction are depicted: Greenough microscope and Common Main Objective microscope. The technological breakthrough, asymmetrical optical design of stereomicroscopes, the Fusion Optics, is presented too. Because of very wide offer of a stereomicroscope platforms, illumination systems, software and imaging systems, the article contains also very useful factors to consider when selecting a stereomicroscope.
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