mikopeiliin
Mikopeiliin is a Finnish term that translates to "microscope mirror." It refers to a component often found in older or simpler microscope designs, primarily used to reflect light onto the specimen being viewed. Unlike modern microscopes that typically incorporate a built-in light source and condenser system, older microscopes relied on an external light source, such as a lamp or even a window. The mikopeiliin would then be positioned beneath the stage to direct this ambient light upwards through the specimen and into the objective lens.
These mirrors are usually made of polished metal, often silvered glass, and are typically mounted on an