New York Microscopical Society
Bernard Friedman Memorial Workshops
Use of the Microscope & Polarized Light Microscopy
September 18, 25, October 2, 8, 16, 22, 28, 2010
A basic course on light microscopy which will cover the following topics:
Theory of microscopy, Kohler Illumination
Diffraction Theory, Contrast Methods
Polarized light, Phase Contrast, Interference
Hoffman contrast, Rheinberg, Dark-field & oblique Illumination
An advanced course on polarized light microscopy which will cover the following topics:
The nature of polarized light
The origin and interpretation of interference colors
Birefringence and crystal orientation, The Indicatrix
Compensation and variable compensators
Interference figures and their interpretation
The workshop will consist of seven consecutive Saturdays of lectures and hands on labs to cover the theoretical and practical aspects of microscopy. The course instructors are Jan Hinsch formerly of Leica Microsystems, Inc., Dennis O’Leary of Micro-Optical Methods, Mary McCann of McCann Imaging, John Reffner of John Jay College and N.Y.M.S. Instructor Don O'Leary.
WHEN: September 18, 25, October 2, 8, 16, 22, 28, 2010
WHERE: One Prospect Village Plaza, Clifton, NJ 07013, accessible by public transportation. Information on car pools and transportation will be provided.)
COST: $695 for NYMS members, $725 for non-members (includes membership) Lunch and course materials are included. Checks made out to NYMS.
HOW: Register using form below. Limited to the first 12 registrants. Send form to Don O'Leary, 10 Sampson Street, Unit 113, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
FURTHER INFORMATION: Call D. O'Leary (201) 368 -8849
E-mail: [hidden email] Fax (425) 988-1415
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