eyepiece field number

The diameter of the (usually fixed) eyepiece field stop located at the eyepiece intermediate image plane, it restricts the diameter of the observable field of view.

Synonyms: eyepiece field of view, objective field number

See also: eyepiece, field number, field of view, eyepiece field stop

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The Microscope Optical Train

The optical train consists of an illuminator, condenser, specimen, objective, and detector.