Re: Microscopy techniques and tools for 8th and 9th graders
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Julio Vazquez on
Feb 14, 2008; 7:35pm
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Hello Shiv,
I am sending my first post again... it had been rejected because of a derelict attachment...
Julio
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Dear Shiv,
I really like the introductory book by Doug Murphy: Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging.
May be too advanced for 9th graders, but some of the chapters on basic principles may be accessible.
A technical book, perhaps a bit dated (pre-digital era) is Robert F Smith: Microscopy and Photomicrography: a working manual. This one is really about the parts of the microscope, and how to set it up, etc.
Otherwise, from Dover books: George Stehli: The microscope and how to use it; Richard Headstrom's Adventures with a microscope (sample preparation and examples), and BK Johnson's Optics and Optical Instruments (has one chapter on basic optics, and one the light microscope). All retail for around US $ 10. You can check reviews on Amazon.com
Finally, there are the beautiful web sites:
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Julio Vazquez,
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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On Feb 14, 2008, at 7:21 AM, Mayandi Sivaguru wrote:
Search the CONFOCAL archive at http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal Dear members of the list, We are planning to offer a one week summer program for 8th and 9th graders on “Optical microscopy and imaging techniques”. I kindly request your input on any available book or literature at this level with basic geometrical optics, optical path, image formation, contrasting techniques including polarization information and any available easy to understand tools and kits (especially for diffraction patterns) that could be used for the students to make mini projects.
Thanking you in advance and I greatly appreciate your suggestions and recommendations.
Shiv
On Feb 14, 2008, at 7:21 AM, Mayandi Sivaguru wrote:
Search the CONFOCAL archive at http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal Dear members of the list, We are planning to offer a one week summer program for 8th and 9th graders on “Optical microscopy and imaging techniques”. I kindly request your input on any available book or literature at this level with basic geometrical optics, optical path, image formation, contrasting techniques including polarization information and any available easy to understand tools and kits (especially for diffraction patterns) that could be used for the students to make mini projects.
Thanking you in advance and I greatly appreciate your suggestions and recommendations.
Shiv
Mayandi Sivaguru, PhD, PhD
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