Topics include the light microscope, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Newport - Newport's Optics and Mechanics site is filled with information, technical literature, and tutorials on many products and subject areas. This site is highly recommended. Proper use of the Compound Microscope - Written and maintained by the Botany Department at the University of Hawaii, this site presents a basic introduction to proper microscope setup and use. Topics include general microscope anatomy, K hler illumination, and specimen staining.
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This is one of the most complete and well-executed SEM tutorials that we have yet seen on the Web. Southern Microscope's Home Page - A very thorough examination of microscopes and microscopy. The site contains detailed information about numerous aspects of optical microscopy as well as information on microscope manufacturers and tips on purchasing the right scope. Technical Instrument San Francisco - Compiled by TISF, a Northern California Nikon microscope distributor, this website contains a detailed glossary of terms utilized in optical microscopy and several tutorials on microscopy, contrast enhancement, and digital imaging. There is an image on each page and a list of terms.