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World of the Microscope, The (2 Parts)

Synopsis
Part 1: Shows a forensic scientist at work using a microscope. Explains with many examples the optical system of the typical light microscope. Explains the importance of phase contrast.
Part 2: The workings of the electron microscope, which are remarkably similar to those of the optical. Shows the electron microscope microanalyzer in operation.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 2 x 18 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1974
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects
Physics
Keywords
microscopy

Credits

Director
Jeremy Mew
Producer
Jeremy Mew
Contributor
A W Robards; George Hyde; Jeremy Mew

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

University of York Audio-Visual Centre

Sponsor

Name

Biological Sub-Committee of the Northern Universities Working Party for Educational Technology

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact
John Lovell
Email
tryfannevl@aol.com
Phone
01286 676001 or 07768 105467
Fax
01286 676001
Address
Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN
Notes
Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001

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