“From A to Z - Introduction To Your MICROSCOPE" is intended to serve as a primary resource for students and those who are beginning to use microscopes. In the book, the author extensively covers various topics on microscopy in a bid to help the reader master the foundational principles of microscopy. The following is a brief look at the main chapters in the book.
Chapter 1 - 3
From chapter 1 through to chapter 3, the author explains the history of microscopy (light microscopes) parts of the microscope and provides an introduction to light microscopy.
Chapter 4 - 7
Chapter 4 through to chapter 7 of the book are largely dedicated to the types of light microscopes and light microscope techniques.
Chapter 8 - 10
These chapters focus on setting up the microscope, focusing and the objectives. Having understood the different types of light microscopes and how they work in the previous chapters, these three chapters will inform the reader on how to actually use the microscope for making observations.
Chapter 11 - 12
Chapter 11 and 12 of the book focus on the various accessories and enhancements of a light microscope as well as applications of light microscopes. Having understood the basics of microscopy such as setting up a microscope and focusing to observe the specimen, it is important for users to understand the different types of accessories and enhancements used to increase functionalities and enhance the experience.
Chapter 13 - 17
Chapters 13 through to 17 educate the reader about the qualities of a good light microscope, different types of specimen and specimen preparation and ultimately give simple practice experiments to begin with, ending with microscope cleaning and maintenance as well as a definition of important terms.
Any questions please feel free to contact the author H M Anderson, writer and researcher at MicroscopeMaster.com who is your resident microscope geek.
