There are many distinctions between a compound microscope and a stereo microscope, but most notable is how they work and their capability of magnification.

As spotted by Hackster.io this week, a YouTuber named Doctor Volt recently detailed their two-part journey of turning a Samsung BD-J5900 Blu-ray player into a laser-scanning microscope.

3rd level Observerving cells under a microscope Magnification To examine cells and learn more about their structure, we need to be able to see them in very fine detail. Part of Science Cells ...

Micro CTs generate 3D models from a series of non-destructive X-ray cross sections. The X-ray microscope (XRM) uses optical magnification to enhance the resolution of micro CT. Like electron ...

The limits of the light microscope The magnification of a microscope is not the only factor that’s important when viewing cells. The detail that can be seen is also important.

Designed by German YouTuber Doctor Volt, a recent DIY project uses parts of a defective Samsung BD-J5900 Blu-ray player to put a laser-scanning microscope together.