How to use a light microscope by grasping the components

Check out this video tutorial on the science of the light microscope. You'll see how the light microscope works, and the major components involved.

The light microscope is a basic tool for the cell biologist, who should have a thorough understanding of how it works, how it should be aligned for different applications, and how it should be maintained as required to obtain maximum image-forming capacity and resolution. The components of the microscope are described in detail here.

The topics covered are the major components of the light microscope: image-forming components, and major components of the light microscope: specimen stage, focus, and transillumination components.