Light Microscopy

Contains all the key experimental facts regarding both the equipment and specimen preparation aspects of light microscopy that a researcher needs. Basic Aspects of Light Microscopy.

Types of Microscopy.

Filters and Mirrors for Microscopy.

Aberrations.

Light Sources.

Lens Nomenclature.

Measurement Methods.

Photomicrography.

Fixation.

Embedding and Cutting.

Staining.

Specific Delivery of Stains: Immunohistochemistry andImmunofluorescence.

DNA Probes for in situ Hybridization.

Anti-Fading Agents and Specimen Mounting.

Suppliers of Equipment and Chemicals.

Further Reading.

Glossary.

Appendix.

Index.

C. P. Rubbi is the author of Light Microscopy: Essential Data, published by Wiley.