Date: 15-01-2022 Shahriar Shamim

GONO BISHWABIDYALAY
Nolam,Mirzanagar,savar,Dhaka-1344

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

Course : Practical

Topic : Microscope

Shahriar Shamim

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Microscope : The technology of making very small things visible to the naked eye.

Types of microscope : There are mainly three types of microscope

Microscope

Simple Compound Electron

1. Simple microscope : to see plant cell

2. Compound microscope :

There are two types of microscope

A. Monocular : have single eyepiece
B. Binocular : have double eyepiece

3. Electron microscope : to see virus cell

Care and Use of a Microscope

1. Always carry a microscope using both hands

2. When not in use, a microscope should be protectected from dust moisture and direct
sunlight
3. Keep it standing in place ready for use, but protected

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4. In humid climate , it is necessary to cover the microscope in a plastic bag with a drying
agent ( silica gel) over night to avoid molds growing.
5. At the end of each days work, the surface of lenses, eyepiece and condenser should be
cleaned using lense tissue

Note- Never clean the lense and eyepiece with alcohol

Fig: Principal parts of compound light microscope

Parts and function of a microscope

1. Eyepiece : Where you place eyes . Its power 10x

2. Inclination Joint : An adjustment joint that lets the arm tilt th various angles
3. Course adjustment knob : A knob that makes large adjustment to the
focus
4. 9.10. High medium and power objective – high, medium and small lens with high,
medium and low magnifying power e.g – High power – 100×10 =1000X
Medium Power – 10×10 =100X
Low Power – 4×40 =40X

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5. Arm: This attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base
6. Fine Adjustment knob: A knob that makes small adjustment to the focus
7. Body Tube: The body tube that supports the eyepiece
8. Revolving nosepiece: Rotating device that holds the objectives
11. Stage clip: Metal clips that hold a slide securely onto the stage
12.Stage: The platform on which a slide is placed
13.Diaphragm: An adjustable opening under the stage , allowing different amounts
of light onto the stage
14.Mirror: This directs light upward onto the slide
15. Basic: This Supports the microscope

Thanks for your attention

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