title: Microscope alignment.
abstract: In order to obtain good images using any microscopic imaging modalities, it is necessary to understand the microscope thoroughly and set up properly. This unit should be required reading for all students and staff using a light microscope. It clearly defines the types of illumination used in microscopes and details the correct set up and operation.
authors.affiliation: Accumed International, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abramowitz
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D008027:Light; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D010784:Photomicrography / Q000295:instrumentation; D015203:Reproducibility of Results