Chapter 2 Microscopy
2.3 Phase Contrast (Ph) Microscopy
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2.3 Phase Contrast (Ph) Microscopy
Phase contrast (Ph) microscopy workflow
Outline: Place a phase contrast objective and a condenser cassette that have the same Ph code
into the optical path. Center the position of the condenser annular diaphragm in the condenser
cassette so that it is aligned with the phase plate ring in the objective.
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Adjust the focus onto the specimen with BF microscopy. ¨ Page 39
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Set up for phase contrast microscopy. ¨ Page 39
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Center the condenser annular diaphragm. ¨ Page 40
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Observe the specimen. ¨ Page 40
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Change the objective. ¨ Page 41
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Change the specimen. ¨ Page 41
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End the observation. ¨ Page 42