Historical microbiology - using a Van Musschenbroek microscope

Journal Article (2019)
Author(s)

Koen D. Quint (Leiden University Medical Center)

LA Robertson (TU Delft - BT/Afdelingsbureau)

Research Group
BT/Afdelingsbureau
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnz203
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Publication Year
2019
Language
English
Research Group
BT/Afdelingsbureau
Issue number
16
Volume number
366

Abstract

A single-lensed microscope made by the Van Musschenbroek workshops between 1690 and 1750 has been examined experimentally, and the method of use established. The results were compared with those obtained with facsimile van Leeuwenhoek microscopes. As might be expected, each microscope had its stronger and weaker points.

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