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Introduction to Microscope Types
Learn about a Variety of Available Microscopes. |
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Stereoscopic Microscope |
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- Best-suited for observation in the low-to-middle magnification range (approx. 5x to 120x).
- A zoom lens is generally used.
- Camera can be mounted to some types
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Metallurgical Microscope |
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- The target is observed from the top.
- Various targets including slides can be observed.
- Best-suited for observation in the middle-to-high magnification range.
- Lens magnification is changed with the revolver.
(Magnification cannot be changed while
continuing observation of the target.)
- Most types can be equipped with a camera. (An optional mounting attachment is required.)
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Inverted Microscope |
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- The target is observed from the bottom.
- In industrial fields, polished metal surfaces can be observed. In biological fields, targets in laboratory dishes and slides can be observed.
- Best-suited for observation in the middle-to-high magnification range.
- Lens magnification is changed with the revolver. (Magnification cannot be changed while continuing observation of the target.)
- Most types can be equipped with a camera. (An optional mounting attachment is required.)
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Measuring Microscope |
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- Developed for measurement using a metallurgical microscope or stereoscopic microscope as a mirror.
- Can measure a target shape in X, Y and Z directions by evaluating the stage displacement. It provides a measuring accuracy of approx. 1µm. However, because dimensions are checked visually, measuring errors may occur depending on the user's skill.
- Approx. 50mm to 200mm dimensions can be measured depending on the stage type.
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Laser Microscope |
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- Developed for three-dimensional shape measurement. It can measure a three-dimensional
shape with a high accuracy of 0.01µm or less through the use of a laser, without touching
the target.
- Through composition of focal points on the target, it can take extremely sharp images to
create overall focused images.
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Digital/Video Microscope |
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- They provide excellent resolution.
- Deep depth of field
- Easy to observe a large target, the target does not need to preprocessed. (Targets held in the hand are easily observed.)
- All-in-one configuration. (Body, monitor and other units are all included in the system.)
- A wide range of zoom lens are available.
- Several people can easily observe a target simultaneously. (In order to have a discussion about the target.)
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