Microscope

A microscope is an optical instrument designed to magnify observed objects, allowing detailed examination of small structures. There are several types of microscopes, but the most commonly used and simplest is the light microscope. In this type, the light source, either visible light from the sun or from artificial bulbs, illuminates the object being observed. For light to pass through the object, it must be very thin, which is why thin slices of materials, such as plant tissues like leaves or roots, are prepared for microscopy. The prepared sample is then placed on the microscope stage, where it is viewed under various levels of magnification. These thin sections allow light to transmit through the sample, making the internal structure visible and allowing detailed images of the cellular structure to be captured.