Chapter 1
Microscopy Procedures
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Chapter 1-2
Micr
oscopy
Pr
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Phase Con
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t Mic
ro
scopy
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Move the condenser turret to the [A: empty]
position.
Turn the condenser turret until the [A: empty] symbol
comes to the front, and align the hole with the optical path.
Aperture diaphragm of the condenser
Positioning the condenser turret at positions other
than [A: empty] deviates the aperture diaphragm
from the optical path.
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A
Move the condenser turret to the [A: empty]
position.
5
Bring the 10x Ph objective (Ph1) into the optical
path.
6
Place a specimen on the stage, and move the
stage to bring the target into view.
7
Focus on the specimen.
(
→
See Chapter 2 “2 Focusing on the Specimen” for details)
8
Adjust the diopter.
(
→
See Chapter 2, “4 Adjusting the Diopter” for details)
9
Adjust the interpupillary distance.
10
Focus and center the condenser.
(See Chapter 2, “5 Focusing and Centering the Condenser” for details)
A: empty