European Light Microscopy Initiative
May 22, 2017, via Nikon Instruments
What's New on MicroscopyU
We’re happy to announce that we’ve updated our article on Single-Molecule Super-Resolution Imaging. This article now contains an in-depth discussion of sample preparation, including near-comprehensive tables listing known fluorescent probes and buffer systems for single molecule localization microscopies.
Most Viewed Review Articles
Resolution
The resolving power of a microscope is the most important feature of the optical system.
Introduction to Fluorescence Microscopy
Basic equipment and techniques necessary for observing specimens in fluorescence.
Polarized Light Microscopy
Using crossed polarized illumination to examine birefringent materials.
Introduction to Phase Contrast Microscopy
A mechanism to translate variations in phase into corresponding changes in amplitude.
Most Viewed Tutorials
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Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (STORM) Imaging
Review the basic steps involved in acquiring a STORM super-resolution image.
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Spatial Resolution in Digital Imaging
Spatial resolution refers to the number of pixels utilized in construction of the image.
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Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy
A virtual microscope tutorial featuring a wide variety of specimens.
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Microscope Alignment for Köhler Illumination
Learn how to adjust a microscope to examine specimens in Köhler illumination.
Author Spotlight
Michael Davidson
Michael Davidson was a brilliant scientist, artist and photographer. The creator of MicroscopyU, Davidson also authored many scientific articles on the subject of photomicrography. His photomicrographs were published in more than a thousand national and international scientific journals, popular magazines and newspapers. In addition, Davidson’s photomicrography won more than 40 awards in scientific and industrial photography competitions and has been exhibited at over 50 locations nationwide.
Nikon 100th Anniversary
Nikon is celebrating its 100th anniversary throughout 2017. Please check out our special 100th anniversary website and commemorative movie detailing Nikon's past and vision for the future.
Nikon Small World Competition
Nikon’s Small World Photo and Video Competitions are open to anyone with an interest in microscopy.
SEE MORE THAN BEFORE
Introducing Nikon's latest imaging innovation- the Eclipse Ti2 Inverted Microscope System
- To learn more, visit www.nikon-ti2.com
2017 Nikon Small World Wall Calendar
The Nikon Small World 2017 Calendar is printed in full color on 8.5 x 11 semi-gloss paper and spiral bound for mounting on the wall. Included in the calendar are all of the winning images from the 2016 Photomicrography Competition.
Recent News and Updates
Super-resolution microscopy with DNA-PAINT
May 18, 2017, via Nature Protocols
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
May 16, 2017, via The Dr. Oz Show
Structured Illumination Multimodal 3D-Resolved Quantitative Phase and Fluorescence Sub-Diffraction Microscopy
May 16, 2017, via Optical Society of America
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