A series of educational articles published in 'Imaging & Microscopy' that will take the reader on a journey through microscopy and digital imaging.

Basics of light microscopy & imaging - Chapter I
The Meaning of Colours for Microscopy and Imaging

Starting with the topic “colours”, this article will take you through the basics
of physical necessities and their implications for microscopy.

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Basics of light microscopy & imaging - Chapter II
The Resolving Power

Experts at Olympus and Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions (OSIS) explain the theory and practice of resolution and Numerical Aperture, and how to optimise your system set up for observation, and for digital imaging.

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Basics of light microscopy & imaging - Chapter III
Contrast & Microscopy

The best contrast is essential for image quality, whether observed directly through the microscope or during digital image processing. Here we will highlight the practical features of different contrast techniques.

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Basics of light microscopy & imaging - Chapter IV
Fluorescence Microscopy

In this part of our “Basics of Light Microscopy and Imaging” series by experts from Olympus and Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions, we will be concentrating on fluorescence microscopy and the essential role digital imaging plays.

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Basics of light microscopy & imaging - Chapter V
3D Imaging

This chapter explains the basics of 3D perception and introduces current techniques utilised to capture, record and display 3D views of microscopic samples.

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Basics of light microscopy & imaging - Chapters I-VI
Basics of Light Microscopy & Imaging

All the chapters, the preface and the authors' CV's in one comprehensive volume, for people with broadband internet access.

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From A User's View: A collection of application reports showing the versatility of digital processing to give you an idea of how our products can be put to work in your field.
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