Light microscopy works by illuminating a sample with light and then using lenses to magnify the image. The key components include:
- Light Source: Provides the illumination needed to view the specimen. - Condenser Lens: Focuses light onto the sample. - Objective Lens: Collects light from the sample and magnifies the image. - Ocular Lens (Eyepiece): Further magnifies the image formed by the objective lens.
The overall magnification is the product of the magnifications of the objective and ocular lenses.
