PARTS OF MICROSCOPE

LIGHT MICROSCOPE 

This is a light microscope and we will discuss the part of microscope and its functions which are nearly common in light and optical microscope.the names of the parts of a microscope are given bellow

1. Eyepiece lens
2. resolving nosepiece or turret or nosepiece
3. Objective lenses
4. Stage clips 
5. Stage
6. Diaphragm or iris
7. Illumination system
8. Base
9. Arm
10. Condenser lens
11. Coarse focus 
12. Fine Focus

• Eyepiece lens:-

The lens at the top you look  through ( usually X10 or X15 magnification)

• Nosepiece:-

hold two or more objective lenses and can be turned easily to change magnification.

• Objective lens:-

Usually 3 or 4 different magnification.

• Stage clips:-

These are present on the stage and used to hold the slide with specimen on the stage.

• Stage:-

The flat piece where you place your slides. 

• Diaphragm:-

Diaphragm is also known as the iris. It use to varies the amount of light that falls on the slide.

• Illumination system:-

Mirror or light that focuses light onto the specimen.

• Base:-

Base is a part of the microscope which hold the whole structure of the microscope and help to maintain its position when placed during its use.

• Arm:-

Support the tube and connect it to the base.

• Condenser lens:-

Focuses light onto the specimen.

• Coarse focus:-

Moves the objective lens a long way quickly.

• Fine focus:-

Makes fine adjustments to the focus.