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what is the magnification of a light microscope
up to 1,500 x
what is the resolution of a light microscope
200nm
how are samples prepared i a light microscope
very little prep, staining often used
what is the image like in light microscopes
colour, 2D
what are light microscopes used for
cells, tissues, live samples
what is the magnification of a Transmission electron microscope
up to 2 million x
what is the resolution of a Transmission electron microscope
0.1 nm
what is the image like on a Transmission electron microscope
black and white, 2d internal structures
what is the sample preparation for a Transmission electron microscope
dehydrated ultra thin slices stained with heavy metals
what is a Transmission electron microscope used for
fixed and dead samples vacuum chamber required
what is the magnification of a Scanning electron microscope
up to 500,000 x
what is the resolution on a Scanning electron microscope
1 - 20nm
what is the sample preparation for a scanning electron microscope
dehydrated, coated in metal
what is the image like on a Scanning electron microscope
black and white, 3d
what is a Scanning electron microscope used for
surface detail of cells, microorganisms and insects
what does a Scanning electron microscope require
Requires vacuum and coated samples