Lighting Van Leeuwenhoek's samples

Journal article (2017)

Authors

L.A. Robertson BT/Afdelingsbureau -

Research Group

BT/Afdelingsbureau () (TU Delft)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnx247

Opaque samples Single lens microscopes Van Leeuwenhoek

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01-12-2017

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English

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Applied Sciences

Department

BT/Biotechnologie

Research Group

BT/Afdelingsbureau

Abstract

Possible techniques for lighting opaque samples while using Van Leeuwenhoek microscopes have been tested, and the results are presented in relation to published material. The design of the microscope causes the sample to be in shadow with any form of top lighting. It is therefore suggested that Van Leeuwenhoek's hinted 'particular method of observing' might refer to a different style of microscope as shown in the frontispiece of the sale catalogue for his microscopes, and available at that time for purchase from sellers of optical equipment.

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