Microscopy and Microtechnique

R. Marimuthu

ISBN 10: 8180940365 / ISBN 13: 9788180940361

Published by MJP Publishers, 2015

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Contents: I. Microscopy: Introduction. 1. Light microscopy. 2. Magnification. 3. Resolution and resolving power. 4. Condensers. 5. Illuminating systems of a microscope. 6. Lens systems used in microscopes. 7. Ocular lens systems (Oculars/eyepieces). II. Microscopes: Introduction. 1. Light microscopy. 2. Types of optical light microscopes. 3. Electron microscopy. 4. Electron microscopes. III. Documentation of images obtained in microscopy: Introduction. 1. Photomicrography. 2. Digital imaging--new opportunities for photomicrography. IV. Microtechnique: 1. Introduction. 2. Materials and equipment. 3. Microtome. 4. Fixation and fixatives. 5. Stains and staining. 6. Staining schedules. 7. Other useful schedules. 8. Dehydration. 9. Clearing or removal of dehydrating agent. 10. Mounting and mountants. 11. Microslide preparation. 12. Smears. 13. Squashes. 14. Sectioning of biological specimens. 15. Maceration. 16. Fixing coverslips and ringing. Review questions. Appendix. Glossary. References. Index. The theory and practice of microscopy and microtechnique are an integral part of any course in any field of biology. Developments in the manufacture of the microscope and newer applications of microscopic technique have necessitated an updating of information and a more practical guide to the use and care of the microscope and to microtechnique. This book serves this purpose and covers the basic principles and advanced concepts of microscopy and microtechnique in a comprehensive manner. Principles of various microscopes from simple light microscope to modern confocal microscopy, the documentation of images obtained in microscopes and the steps involved in preparing their biological material for microscopic observation are presented in a neat coherent manner. This book would serve as a ready reference book for students, researchers and teachers of life sciences.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Microscopy and Microtechnique
• Publisher: MJP Publishers
• Publication Date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 8180940365
• ISBN 13: 9788180940361
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This book on molecular and atomic spectroscopy explores the underlying principles of contemporary spectroscopic methods in chemical analysis. This book amply covers all the important spectroscopic techniques and chemistry relevent to sampling, sample preparation and chemical processes. The treatment of each type of spectra is given with a brief introduction, followed by discussion of theoretical aspects, experimental details and examples of applications. This book would be of immense help to students and researchers involved in modern analytical methods.

About the Author

Dr. R. Wilfred Sugumar is the Head of the Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College, Chennai. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Madras. He has been teaching graduate and undergraduate students for over thirty years. He has carried out research in biodegradation of wastewater containing azo dyes, at the University of Karlsruhe, Germany. He has authored many research articles and two books. He is the Fellow of the International Congress for Chemistry and Environment.