Principles of Light Microscopy: From Basic to Advanced

This textbook is a comprehensive guide to microscopy for students and scientists, covering key principles and techniques and providing easy-to-understand protocols for practical implementation. Written by experienced imaging specialists, it is ideal for biomedical and medical students, scientists, and postdocs who want to acquire a thorough knowledge of microscopy or gain an overview of modern techniques.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook serves as an invaluable guide for students and scientists alike, who utilize microscopy as a crucial research and analysis tool in their laboratory endeavors. It delves into fundamental microscopy principles, providing a thorough understanding of various techniques, including epifluorescence microscopy, confocal/live cell imaging, SIM/light sheet microscopy, and many more. Clear and easy-to-follow protocols offer practical guidance for implementing these techniques in commercially available imaging systems. Furthermore, the book introduces readers to histology and guides them through advanced image acquisition, classification, and analysis. Authored by experienced imaging specialists from the UK, other EU countries, the US, and Asia, this textbook is based on advanced training courses designed for master students and PhD students. It assumes no prior knowledge of imaging or microscopy technologies, but systematically introduces the subject matter step by step. This textbook is particularly suited for biomedical and medical students, as well as scientists and postdocs seeking to acquire a thorough understanding of microscopy or gain a comprehensive overview of modern microscopy techniques employed in diverse research laboratories and imaging facilities.

Chapter 4 of this textbook is freely accessible to readers under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You can access it by following the link: link.springer.com.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031044762
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022