Imaging a Hidden World: The Light Microscope

Synopsis

Looks at aspects of light microscope optics, illustrating the effects of the magnification achieved by different objective lenses, the roles of the condenser and iris diaphragm in improving resolution, preventing flare, and increasing contrast. Demonstrates dark-field, polarising, phase-contrast and differential interference microscopy.

Series

Microbiology, Series

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Notes

Reviewed by Brien Kemplay in ‘Journal of Biological Education’, Vol 23, No 3 (1989), p251.
See: THE MICRO-LIFE RESOURCE SERIES. 3: IMAGING A HIDDEN WORLD: MICROSCOPY & VIDEOMICROSCOPY

Documentation

Accompanying teacher’s guide.

Uses

A-level biology courses.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

microscopy; optical microscopy

Production Company

Name

Coronet Instructional Films

Notes

Use: Phoenix/BFA/Coronet Educational Media

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.