1. Microscopy Terminology
Biology

2. Microscopy Term 1: The study or use of microscopes. Function:
Microscopes are used to magnify or enlarge the image of an object.

3. Term 2:
Microscope
a piece of equipment that allows one to look at small objects that cannot be seen by the human eye

4. distance beyond and front of object in focus
Term 3:
Depth of Field
distance beyond and front of object in focus

5. Term 4:
Resolution
The ability of your microscope to discern or differentiate between two separate points. This improves clarity.

6. The distance between your objective lens/lenses and the stage.
Term 5:
Working Distance
The distance between your objective lens/lenses and the stage.

7. Term 6:
Parfocal
Some microscopes (most) have this feature which allows them to remain in focus under all powers once they are in focus under one.

8. Term 7:
Field of View
The field of view is the area of the slide that you are looking at as you look through the eyepiece (ocular lense).
The higher the magnification, the
smaller the field of view.

9. The ability to see the difference between light and dark.
Term 8:
Contrast
The ability to see the difference between light and dark.