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    How to Build a Digital Microscope: Construct a Reliable, Inexpensive Microscope for both Regular and Polarized Light Microscopy
    How to Build a Digital Microscope: Construct a Reliable, Inexpensive Microscope for both Regular and Polarized Light Microscopy
    How to Build a Digital Microscope: Construct a Reliable, Inexpensive Microscope for both Regular and Polarized Light Microscopy
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    How to Build a Digital Microscope: Construct a Reliable, Inexpensive Microscope for both Regular and Polarized Light Microscopy

    By Lasse Lu Pedersen

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    The microscope is the most important tool in the microbiologists toolbox. Nowadays, several companies sell very well made microscopes, but such a luxury was unknown to the earliest microbiologists. They had to build their own microscopes, and many advancements to the science of microbiology were made by people who managed to improve on their own private microscopes.
    While basic models have become increasingly affordable in recent years, purchasing a digital microscope can still be a substantial investment - and one that many interested individuals, families, and schools are unwilling or unable to make. Fortunately, it has also become increasingly easy to get the parts for building your very own microscope at a price that is more approachable than that of commercial microscopes!

    In 'How to build a digital microscope' you will learn how:
    - the core parts of a microscope works
    - you can find inexpensive parts for your very own microscope (the core optical and digital components of the cheapest digital microscope presented here can be had for less than $5 at eBay)
    - you can build your own version of the classical bright field microscope or even a polarizing light microscope which can be used to study minerals and crystals and produce colorful and incredibly beautiful images of crystals at home!
    The microscope designs presented here offer x100 and x250 magnification and can be made using a webcamera which connects to a computer using USB, or you can opt for using a smartphone to view and record the images.

    A cheap homebuilt microscope can be extremely good value for money, it will let you explore microscopy at a budget, and building it can be an entertaining and educational project for a family or a young aspiring scientist who gets help from an adult.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLasse Lu Pedersen
    Release dateJul 4, 2016
    ISBN9781311776037
    How to Build a Digital Microscope: Construct a Reliable, Inexpensive Microscope for both Regular and Polarized Light Microscopy

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      How to Build a Digital Microscope - Lasse Lu Pedersen

      How to build a digital microscope

      - construct a reliable, inexpensive microscope for both regular and polarized light microscopy

      Lasse Lu Pedersen

      Notice and disclaimer

      No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying or recording, or by any information and retrieval system, or transmitted by e-mail, without permission in writing from the author. Reviewers may quote brief passages in reviews.

      While all attempts have been made to verify the information provided in this publication, neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein. Under no circumstances should any child, under the age of 18, attempt to recreate any of the experiments or activities described herein.

      Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including international, federal, state, and local governing professional licensing, business practices, advertising, and all other aspects of doing business in the EU, US, or any other jurisdiction is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or reader.

      Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility or liability whatsoever on the behalf of the purchaser or reader of these materials.

      Any perceived slight of any individual or organization is purely unintentional.

      Copyright ©2016 by Lasse Lu Pedersen.

      All rights reserved.

      Contents

      Introduction

      Be responsible

      History of optical microscopy

      Light microscopy

      Polarized light

      Materials needed

      How to build a simple digital microscope

      Convert a regular light microscope to a polarized light microscope

      How to build a digital microscope

      Your very own microscope

      Microscope slides

      BrewSci.net

      Introduction

      The microscope is the most important tool in the microbiologists toolbox. Nowadays, several companies sell very well made microscopes, but such a luxury was unknown to the earliest microbiologists. They had to build their own microscopes, and many advancements to the science of microbiology were made by people who managed to improve on their own private microscopes.

      While basic models have become increasingly affordable in recent years, purchasing a digital microscope can still be a substantial investment - and one that many interested individuals, families, and schools are unwilling or unable to make. Fortunately, it has also become increasingly easy to get

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