fénymikroszkóp

A fénymikroszkóp, commonly known in English as a light microscope or optical microscope, is an instrument that uses visible light to magnify small objects. It is one of the oldest and most widely used types of microscopes. The basic principle involves a light source, usually located beneath the specimen, which illuminates it. The light then passes through one or more lenses to magnify the image before it reaches the observer's eye or a camera.

Key components of a fénymikroszkóp include the objective lens, which is the lens closest to the specimen and provides the initial magnification, and the eyepiece lens, also called the ocular lens, which further magnifies the image produced by the objective. The total magnification is the product of the magnifications of the objective and eyepiece lenses. Fénymikroszkópok come in various configurations, such as compound microscopes, stereo microscopes, and inverted microscopes, each suited for different applications. They are essential tools in fields like biology, medicine, materials science, and education for observing cells, tissues, microorganisms, and fine structures.