Atomic Force Microscopy, a Powerful Tool in Microbiology
INTRODUCTION Understanding the functions of microbial cell surfaces requires knowledge of their…
Difference Between Scanning Electron Microscope and Transmission Electron Microscope
The world of the very small first opened itself to the eyes…
Difference Between Optical and Electron Microscope
Optical vs. Electron Microscopes Many students are instantly plagued when placed in…
SEM and TEM: what’s the difference?
Electron microscopes have emerged as a powerful tool for the characterization of…
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
What is Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) A typical SEM instrument, showing the…
Transmission Electron Microscope
A Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) utilizes energetic electrons to provide morphologic, compositional and crystallographic…
MICROSCOPE IMMERSION OIL EXPLAINED
WHY USE MICROSCOPE IMMERSION OIL? When light passes from a material of…
Resolving Power
The resolving power of an objective lens is measured by its ability to differentiate…
Numerical Aperture and Resolution
The numerical aperture of a microscope objective is a measure of its…
