Compound microscope
Compound Microscope
A Compound Microscope (pronunciation: /ˈkɒmpaʊnd ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/) is a type of microscope that uses multiple lenses to enhance the magnification of an object. The term "compound" refers to the multiple lenses used for magnification.
Etymology
The term "Compound Microscope" originates from the Latin words "componere" meaning "to put together" and "microscopium" meaning "an instrument for viewing what is small".
Description
A Compound Microscope typically consists of two optical components, or lens systems: the ocular lens (or eyepiece) and the objective lens. The ocular lens is the one that the user looks through, while the objective lens is the one closest to the object being viewed. The combination of these two lenses produces a much greater magnification than either lens could achieve individually.
Related Terms
- Microscopy: The science of investigating small objects and structures using a microscope.
- Optical microscope: A type of microscope which uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small objects.
- Electron microscope: A type of microscope that uses a beam of electrons to create an image of the specimen.
- Stereomicroscope: A type of microscope that produces a three-dimensional image of the specimen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Compound microscope
- Wikipedia's article - Compound microscope
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