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Microscope History. Anton van Leeuwenhoek. Amateur scientist (drape maker by trade) 1676 sent letters to the Royal Society in London Reported living animals in water (animalcules) Constructed first simple microscope. Microscopes. Many types Must have a lens and a light source
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek • Amateur scientist (drape maker by trade) • 1676 sent letters to the Royal Society in London • Reported living animals in water (animalcules) • Constructed first simple microscope
Microscopes • Many types • Must have a lens and a light source • An instrument that produces larger than life images, pictures, or video.
Simple Microscope • Uses only one lens and a natural light source. • Lens- a curved piece of glass, bends light as it pass through. Water will do the same.
Compound Light Microscope • Used in our class • Uses more than one lens • Electric light source • Uses light to make objects appear larger.
Electron Microscope • Very powerful • Uses beams of electrons • Magnifies by a million times • Found in hospitals and universities.
Robert Hooke • Worked with microscopes about 100 years later • Designed first compound microscope that was adjustable for focus.