Fundamentals in Optics and Microscopy

Optics, microscopy, NIF, neurobiology imaging facilty

Class is currently full but check back often for more dates and times or reach out to Aurelien Begue for more information. aurelien_begue@hms.harvard.edu

 

An introduction to microscopy and optics.

Discover how a microscope works. Introduction to microscopes and the physics involves in resolving your particles. 

Topics covered:

  • Microscopes and their parts
  • Objective lenses
  • How light propagates through a lens
  • Fluorescence and bleaching
  • Detectors and cameras

Neurobiology Imaging Facility

220 Longwood Ave.
Goldenson 242
Boston, MA 02115

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