There are two types of microscopes available: simple and compound microscopes. A simple microscope is equipped with one lens but a compound microscope has both an eyepiece and an objective lens.

The best microscopes for kids allow children to discover the world in miniature. As these naturally curious little scientists journey around the big wide world we see them inevitably become ...

There are two basic types of devices. Stereo microscopes use two light paths for three-dimensional (3D) viewing. They provide high depth perception, low resolution, and low magnification. Some devices ...

Widely considered the most common type of microscope, Optical Microscopes magnify visible light to allow for the examination of features too small for the naked eye. This kind of microscope is ...

Science presenter Jon Chase describes three different types of microscope. He explains how a light microscope works, and takes a look at sperm, red and white blood cells, and the surface of a leaf.

A few models of engineering microscopes, representing advanced types, designed for versatile uses, are shown in Figs. 8-1 to 8-3. Figure 8-1: Digital measuring microscope. A precision no contact ...