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phase-contrast microscope |
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phase-contrast microscope: see microscope microscope, optical instrument used to increase the apparent size of an object.
Simple MicroscopesA magnifying glass, an ordinary double convex lens having a short focal length, is a simple microscope. ..... Click the link for more information. . phase-contrast microscope [′fāz ¦kän‚trast ′mī·krə‚skōp] (optics) A compound microscope that has an annular diaphragm in the front focal plane of the substage condenser and a phase plate at the rear focal plane of the objective, to make visible differences in phase or optical path in transparent or reflecting media. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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