1. Microscopes at RPI By: Christopher Shing October 7, 2010

2. www.rpi.edu What is a microscope?  An instrument that makes small objects look larger. What are some examples of microscopes?  Compound microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, Scanning Tunneling Microscope.

3. www.rpi.edu The Compound Microscope  Uses several convex lens to magnify an object by bending the light that passes or reflects through it.  I use it at RPI to help when testing semiconductor devices.

4. www.rpi.edu The Scanning Electron Microscope  High resolution microscope that can magnify an object up to 150,000 times.  Uses an electron beam to observe an image.  Located in the RPI clean room.

5. www.rpi.edu SEM Images

6. www.rpi.edu Smart Applications: USB Microscope  A small camera and several lenses magnify an image.  Uses LEDs to increase the illumination.  Works similar to a compound microscope.