The Microscope: Types of Microscopes and Their Functions

The video tutorial introduces various types of microscopes, including compound light, stereo, and electron microscopes. It explains their different uses, magnification capabilities, and where they are typically found. Compound light microscopes use multiple lenses to magnify objects up to 1,000 times, while stereo microscopes are used for larger objects. Electron microscopes, which use electrons instead of light, can magnify objects up to 500,000 times and are used for detailed studies of specimens, including internal cell structures.

What types of specimens can be studied using a scanning electron microscope?

Describe the purpose of a transmission electron microscope and its capabilities.