The History of the Microscope

The video explores the evolution of microscopes, starting from early mentions by Roman philosophers to the significant contributions of Galileo, Robert Hooke, and Anton van Leeuwenhoek. It highlights Hooke's discovery of the cell and Leeuwenhoek's observation of live cells. The video also covers the invention of the electron microscope by Max Knoll and Hans Rusker, which allows for much greater magnification but cannot be used on living specimens due to radiation damage.

What significant discovery did Robert Hooke make in 1665?

Who was the first person to observe live cells under a microscope?

How did Anton van Lewenhoek improve the design of microscopes?

What was the major advancement in microscopy introduced by Max Knoll and Hans Rusker in 1931?

What is one major drawback of the electron microscope?