Applied Polarised Light Microscopy

Course Tutor: Jean Prentice MSc. of McCrone Scientific

Course Dates:

25-29 October 2010

Objective

An introductory course in polarised light microscopy and particle identification. No prior knowledge of polarised light microscopy is required. The course is practical with every student using a microscope throughout the five days.

Topics covered

Basic microscope optics are described. The crystal morphology and optics include explanations of the crystals systems, the relationship between external shape and internal structure, birefringence, optic angle and optic sign, interference colours and the Michel-Levy chart. This basic knowledge is applied to methods of identification of small particles including crystals. Among the other subjects covered are dispersion staining (optical imparting a colour to colourless particles), the preparation/handling of particles for microscopy, discussion of depth of field, and applications of stereo, inverted and fluorescence microscopy.

 
Course Duration

5 day course

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