Search:

Would you like to contribute to this site? Microscope Menu Submit an Article Submit a Tip Place your Ad Add URL Microscope Questions? Contact Us  Types Of Microscopes   Compound Microscope   High Tech Microscopes   Brand Name Microscopes   Child Microscopes   Retail Microscopes   Types Of Microscopy   Confocal Microscopy   Digital Microscopy   Electron Microscopy   Light Microscopy   Scanning Microscopy   Microscopy Software   Types Of Magnification   Medical Magnification   Magnification Power   Microscope Lenses   Microscopic Data   Microscopy Careers   Parts Of A Microscope   Microscope Basics   Magnification Basics

Return To Microscope FAQ Archive   Search the Archives What is the diaphragm of a microscope? Answered By Evan Mattensen, Editor A diaphragm is a simple device between the light and the slide that controls the amount of light that passes through the object being viewed. Most microscopes have two different types of diaphragms available. Those two types are 1) a Disk Type diaphragm and 2) an Iris diaphragm. While the Disk Type diaphragm is the simpler and less expensive to manufacture, the iris diaphragm will last longer and is far superior. It gives you an almost infinite number of settings and will allow you to see things that simply cannot be seen with the Disk Type diaphragm. An Iris diaphragm is a good investment that will pay for itself again and again. If you see an ad that does not specify "iris" diaphragm, it most likely has a disk type. --- permission must be obtained from editor Evan Mattensen to re-publish --- Compound Microscope Diagram

Get your Microscope questions answered... Subscribe to our Microscope Newsletter FREE! Your First Name: Your Email Address: Do you have an ezine? List your ezine in our Free Newsletter Directory!

 

Home  |   Ask the Microscope Expert  |   Microscope Archive  |   Microscope RSS Feeds  |   Advertise  |   Sitemap