Fundamentals of Light Microscopy & Electronic Imaging
Posted on 25 February 2019
Textbook by Douglas Murphy and Michael Davidson from 2012 that introduces the basics of optical microscope setups covering both theoretical and practical considerations. The creators of Microlist, Jennifer Waters and Talley Lambert at Harvard Medical School, recommend the textbook to beginners and those looking to fill in gaps in their knowledge. The book contains practical and theoretical exercises to work through for each chapter.
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