
Upright microscopes
Reflected light microscopy is the choice for imaging opaque
samples. The sample is illuminated from above through the
objective. Because light is unable to pass through opaque samples,
it is directed on the surface and returned to the objective by
reflection.
>>Most common samples are : metals, plastic materials, wood,
silicon, ceramics etc.

Inverted microscopes
Reflected light microscopy is the choice for imaging opaque
samples. The sample is illuminated from above through the
objective. Because light is unable to pass through opaque samples,
it is directed on the surface and returned to the objective by
reflection.
>>Most common samples are : metals, plastic materials, wood,
silicon, ceramics, rocks, etc.

Stereo microscopes
>>Stereo microscopes are designed for low power magnification,
typically used to view whole samples or where any sample
manipulation is required.
>>This type of optical microscope uses separated optical paths which
focus on the same point but from slightly different left and right
eyes angles. This creates a stereo three-dimensional image of the
sample.