Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Phase-Contrast Microscopy

A form of interference microscopy in which variations of the refracting index in the object are converted into variations of intensity in the image. This is achieved by the action of a phase plate.

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Abstract

A form of interference microscopy in which variations of the refracting index in the object are converted into variations of intensity in the image. This is achieved by the action of a phase plate.

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  • Microscopy, Phase-Contrast
  • Microscopies, Phase-Contrast
  • Microscopy, Phase Contrast
  • Phase Contrast Microscopy
  • Phase-Contrast Microscopies

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

91; was MICROSCOPY, PHASE CONTRAST 1963-90

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  1. E01w.370.350w.515w.513w.569w
  2. E05.490w.630w.569w
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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Phase-Contrast Microscopy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008858. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008858
  2. Phase-Contrast Microscopy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-contrast_microscopy
  3. Phase-Contrast Microscopy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q898815