A microscope is an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times. For ATL purposes, we’ll use a simple DIY paper microscope, which can be assembled by the user itself.
Specifications
| Magnification | 140X |
| Resolution | ~2 micron |
| Back focal length | ~0.5 mm |
| Depth of field | ~0.01 mm |
| Field of view | ~0.5 mm (diagonal radius) |
How to use
The setup of the microscope will be mentioned in their manual. Alternatively, users can go through this video (https://youtu.be/UrYrhbd0aaI)
YouTube video
Common applications
To observe microcomponents with much clarity and zoom to understand and study them better.
Some example tasks that students can try out in the ATL Lab
1. Students can collect a very small amount of soil and then see its composition using a paper microscope.
2. Observe water droplets collected from different taps in school and home
Important Links
How does a microscope work (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVcEEw6qbBQ)
