8 - Advanced Principles of Microscopy
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Practice Questions
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What does numerical aperture refer to in microscopy?
💡 Hint: Think about how well a lens can capture light.
What is the main function of a scanning electron microscope?
💡 Hint: Remember, it focuses on surfaces.
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What does numerical aperture indicate in microscopy?
💡 Hint: Related to how bright the image will be.
True or False: Scanning Electron Microscopy primarily images internal structures.
💡 Hint: Consider which structures are typically visualized with SEM.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the numerical aperture for a lens with a refractive index of 1.5 and a half-angle of light acceptance of 60 degrees. Discuss its implications.
💡 Hint: Remember to use the sine function for the angle.
Compare the effectiveness of TEM and SEM in studying a newly discovered cell type that has intricate internal structures.
💡 Hint: Focus on what each method highlights in cellular imaging.
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