Light Microscopy & Imaging

    Light Microscopy & Imaging is the most common method to observe surface topography of samples. In this method, light is directed vertically through the microscope objective lens and reflected back through the objective to an eyepiece, view screen or camera. Images can be recorded on traditional films or as digital files for computer display storage and analysis. Transmitted light is occasionally used for transparent and translucent materials. Different magnification images can be obtained with different objective lens.

Light Microscopy & Imaging Technical Capabilities

• Signal Detected: Reflected light
• Area observed: >0.2µm

Applications for Light Microscopy & Imaging

• Microstructure evaluation
• Small feature measurements
• Fracture mode preliminary identification
• Surface contamination evaluation

Relevant Industries for Light Microscopy & Imaging

• Electronic/Semiconductors
• Material (Inorganic/Organic/Biological material etc.)
• Biology/iatrology
• Food/Beverage

Strengths

• Convenient and fast
• intuitionistic

Limitations

• Limited magnification