Mikroskooppia

Mikroskooppia is a Finnish term that translates to "microscope" in English. A microscope is an optical instrument used to observe small objects that are not visible to the naked eye. These instruments magnify specimens by using a system of lenses. The most common type of microscope is the light microscope, which uses visible light to pass through or reflect off a specimen. There are various types of light microscopes, including compound microscopes, which use multiple lenses to achieve higher magnification, and stereo microscopes, which provide a three-dimensional view of the specimen.

Beyond light microscopy, electron microscopes utilize beams of electrons to create images of specimens. These microscopes offer much higher resolutions and magnifications than light microscopes, allowing for the visualization of extremely fine details at the atomic or molecular level. Scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) and transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) are two primary examples of electron microscopy. The development of the microscope has been crucial in scientific advancements, particularly in fields like biology, medicine, and materials science, enabling discoveries about cells, microorganisms, and the structure of matter.