Compound light microscopes Microscopes containing two lenses that interact together, the ocular lens and the objective lens. Arm Part of the microscope attaching the head, nosepiece, and base together. Base The bottom surface of the microscope providing stability. Head Part of the microscope that hou...
Procedure for Using the Light Microscope A. Plug the microscope in B. Turn the On/Off switch almost all the way on C. Start with the stage all the way down and the broad field lens in place D. Place a slide on the stage correctly E. Be sure the slide is positioned such that the...
The Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) performs surface sensing by using a cantilever (an element that is made of a rigid block like a beam or plate, that attaches to the end of support, from which it protrudes making a perpendicularly flat connection that is vertical like a wall). The cantilev...