Biological Microscope
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Jiangxi Phenix Optical Technology Co., Ltd. is the first listed company in the Chinese optical industry (SSE code: 600071), which was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1997. It covers an area of about 333,000㎡ and employees about 3300 people.
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Jiangxi Phenix Optical Technology Co., Ltd. is the first listed company in the Chinese optical industry (SSE code: 600071), which was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1997. It covers an area of about 333,000㎡ and employees about 3300 people.
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A biological microscope is generally a type of optical microscope that is primarily designed to observe cells, tissues, and other biological specimens. Multiple objective lenses can be attached, which gives these microscopes a magnification that can range anywhere from 10x to 1,000x or more. Since these systems are used mainly to look at very flat samples (e.g., microscope slides, petri dishes, well plates, etc.), the objective lenses have short working distances and high numerical apertures. Some specialized versions of these microscopes are capable of performing fluorescence imaging and are known more specifically as fluorescence microscopes.
Biological microscopes are ideal for the observation of biological specimens such as cells and tissues. Our range of biological microscopes includes options with student-friendly functionality for the classroom, as well as ergonomic designs for improved work efficiency and lasting comfort over long periods of observation.
High Magnification
Biological microscopes can magnify images up to several thousand times, allowing scientists to observe small structures and organisms that are not visible to the naked eye.
Detailed Resolution
With advanced optics and lighting techniques, biological microscopes can resolve fine details and structures within cells, tissues, and organisms.
Versatility
Biological microscopes come in various types, including compound, stereo, inverted, and confocal microscopes, each designed to meet specific imaging needs and applications.
Live Imaging
Many biological microscopes are equipped with live imaging capabilities, enabling researchers to observe biological processes in real-time.
Fluorescence Imaging
Some biological microscopes use fluorescent labeling to highlight specific structures or molecules within a sample, making it easier to study complex biological systems.
Type of Biological Microscope
Digital and video microscopes are instruments that use digital technology to magnify images of objects. They include built-in cameras and a series of high-powered lenses that provide superior image quality and resolution.
Electron microscopes use a focused beam of electrons instead of light to "image" the specimen and gain information as to its structure and composition.
Measuring microscopes are used by toolmakers for measuring the properties of tools. These microscopes are often used for dimensional measurement with lower magnifying powers to allow for brighter, sharper images combined with a wide field of view.
Metallurgical microscopes are used for metallurgical inspection including metals, ceramics, and other materials.
Specialty microscopes are designed for specific applications such as metallurgy or gemology. They use specialized techniques or technologies such as acoustics to produce magnification.
Biological microscopes, also known as compound microscopes, have a wide range of applications in the fields of biology, medicine, and research. Here are some of the most common applications of biological microscopes:
Cell Biology
Biological microscopes are commonly used in cell biology to study the internal structure and function of cells. They can be used to observe organelles, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, and to study cell division, cell signaling, and other cellular processes.
Histology
Biological microscopes are used in histology to study the structure of tissues, including organs, muscles, and glands. Histologists use staining techniques to enhance the contrast of the samples, allowing them to identify specific types of cells and structures.
Microbiology
Biological microscopes are used in microbiology to study microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They can be used to observe the morphology and behavior of microorganisms, as well as to study the effects of drugs and antibiotics on their growth and survival.
Medical Diagnosis
Biological microscopes are used in medical diagnosis to study blood samples, urine samples, and other bodily fluids for the presence of pathogens, cancer cells, or other abnormalities.
Material Science
Biological microscopes are also used in material science to study the structure and properties of materials at the microscopic level. They can be used to study the crystal structure of metals, ceramics, and polymers, as well as to observe defects and surface features.
How does a Biological Microscope Work?
A biological microscope works by focusing light from the illumination source onto the specimen, via the condenser. The light then travels through the objective lens, and is magnified. Finally, the light passes through the eyepieces, and the image is further magnified and made visible to the operator.
Magnification
The magnification range of the microscope should match the size and complexity of the samples being observed. For example, observation of bacteria typically requires high-magnification objective lenses (100x – 150x).
Resolution
The resolution determines the smallest feature that can be resolved. Higher magnification lenses typically offer a better resolution, however advanced biological microscopes can utilize more sensitive light-receiving elements and advanced image processing algorithms to further improve resolution.
llumination/Observation
As a basic requirement, the microscope should provide uniform illumination and accurate hue representation across the sample. While most biological microscopes are capable of brightfield illumination, more advanced microscopes can also offer phase contrast imaging for easier identification and imaging of cells with low contrast with the background. Additionally, fluorescence imaging can be used to help visualize the biological processes taking place within living organisms.
Operability
The operability of the microscope refers to how easy or difficult it is to adjust the settings to observe the specimen. Basic biological microscopes require settings such as the stage, brightness, and focus to be adjusted manually, typically using knobs or sliders. The most advanced models allow all of the lighting, imaging, and stage settings to be controlled via a mouse or touchscreen, and in many cases the system is capable of automatically adjusting the setup to the optimal settings for the sample.
Eyepiece: Microscope eyepieces (especially in biological microscopes) are typically 10x magnification. The eyepiece might have the ability to insert a reticle into it for making measurements.
Carrying Handle: The best way to carry the microscope is to pick it up by the carrying handle and transport it while supporting the base.
Coarse Focus: The microscope coarse focus knob will move the stage (in some cases it will move the head of the microscope) to change the focus. Coarse focus moves in a larger increment than fine focus would and should be the first knob used to adjust specimen focus.
Fine Focus: Once the coarse focusing knob has been adjusted to get the specimen mostly into focus, the fine focus knob does exactly what the name describes ---finely focuses the image.
Rheostat Light Intensity Control: This knob is adjusted in order to make the light brighter or dimmer.
Illuminator: The illuminator in this particular microscope is an LED light, which is a bright, cool light. Other lights you might find in a microscope include halogen (it heats up! ), fluorescent (cool), or tungsten (it also heats up). LED and halogen are usually the most common lights found in microscopes. LED light bulbs last much longer than halogen bulbs.
Condenser: The microscope condenser is a lens that concentrates light from the illuminator and focuses this light through the specimen and into the objective lens.
Mechanical Stage: A mechanical stage allows control of the slide without using your fingers; it consists of a slide holder and two knobs. The knobs allow for movement in the X or Y axis.
Slide Holder: The slide holder is part of the microscope stage that holds the microscope slide securely in place.
Objective Lens: The microscope objective lens gathers light from the object being observed and focuses the light rays to produce an image. The objective lens is also part of the overall magnification; the total magnification comes from a combination of the objective lens power and the eyepiece power.
Revolving Nosepiece: The revolving nosepiece holds the objective lenses in place and allows the user to switch from one magnification to another without removing the objective lens.
How to better maintain biological microscopes
1. The biological microscope should be placed in a dry and clean room to avoid moldy optical parts, rusty metal parts, and dust accumulation. After using the microscope, put it back into the box (cabinet), or cover it with a glass cover or plastic cover, and put in a dry operating agent.
2. Do not disassemble the components by yourself; the lens tube must be inserted into the eyepiece or the eyepiece cover to prevent dust from entering from the upper part of the lens tube; do not touch or wipe the surface of the lens with your fingers. If there is dust, first use a soft brush to gently remove it. Gently brush it off, and then wipe it with a soft clean cloth. You can also use lens cleaning paper dipped in a little xylene or petroleum to try to wipe it, but be careful not to draw streaks on the lens surface. If there is mild mildew on the lens and it cannot be wiped off with a wiping paper, you can use a cotton swab dipped in a mixture of 70% ethanol and 30% ethanol to gently wipe it.
3. Biological microscopes cannot be placed together with corrosive acids, reducing chemicals or highly volatile chemicals, to avoid corrosion and shorten their service life. In principle, when observing specimens containing liquid, a cover slip should generally be covered; if the liquid contains corrosive chemicals such as acids and alkalis, the surroundings of the cover slip should be sealed with paraffin or vaseline, and then the specimen should be observed. However, since this type of reagent is often used during microscopic identification of traditional Chinese medicines, it is impossible to seal them all. Therefore, special care must be taken to prevent the liquid from flowing onto the stage and from getting on the objective lens.
4. The biological microscope should not be exposed to direct sunlight, nor should it be placed near a stove or heater to avoid excessive changes in heat and cold that may cause degumming, deformation, or damage to the lens and components.
5. Cleaning the objective lens is limited to the outer surface. If the contact surface is contaminated by drugs, wipe it with lens paper dipped in a little lens cleaning solution (do not use ethanol); if the back needs to be cleaned, wipe it with a soft brush or use a leather suction head to absorb the dust.
6. When turning the coarse and fine adjustment ratio aluminum to adjust the focus, the movement should be slow and do not crush the cover sheet to prevent the objective lens and light collector from being damaged by controlled impact.
7. After using the oil lens, the cedar oil on the lens must be wiped clean (you can wipe it with lens cleaning paper dipped in a little xylene, but be careful that xylene cannot penetrate into the inside of the lens, otherwise xylene will dissolve the adhesive between the lenses, which can cause the lens to fall off).
8. The surface of the reflector must be protected and clean. Do not allow water, xylene, or cedar oil to penetrate to prevent the mercury from the reflector from falling off.
9. If the mechanical part is not flexible, you can use a fine silk cloth dipped in xylene to wipe off the rust and grease (do not use ethanol, because these solvents will corrode the paint), and then use a little liquid stone to lubricate it; do not force the twist if it is too tight. Twist to avoid damage.
10. Sometimes stains or foreign objects are found in the field of view of the biological microscope. You can first rotate the eyepiece. If the stains follow the rotation, it can be determined that the stain is on the eyepiece; otherwise, you can move the specimen piece. If the stain follows the movement, the stain is on the specimen slide. If it is neither, the stain is on the objective lens. You can first pick up the front lens of the food mirror and then check the rear lens. Clean as appropriate.
11. After using the biological microscope, all parts should be wiped clean, the objective lens should be turned into a figure-eight shape, then the lens barrel and light collector should be lowered and fixed, and then the mirror surface of the reflector should be placed in a vertical position.
Jiangxi Phenix Optical Technology Co., Ltd. is the first listed company in the Chinese optical industry (SSE code: 600071), which was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1997. It covers an area of about 333,000㎡ and employees about 3300 people.
Our Certificate
We always feel that the success of our company is directly related to the quality of the products we offer. They meet the highest quality requirements as stipulated in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SGS authentication, and our stringent quality control system.
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