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reflecting microscope |
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reflecting microscope [ri′flek·tiŋ ′mī·krə‚skōp] (optics) A microscope whose objective is composed of two mirrors, one convex and the other concave; its imaging properties are independent of the wavelength of light, allowing it to be used even for infrared and ultraviolet radiation. 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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But because of inherent design limitations, the reflecting microscope cannot get as high a resolution as the transmitting miscrocope, says Van House. |
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