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How to Build a Digital Microscope - Construct a Reliable, Inexpensive Microscope for both Regular and Polarized Light Microscopy

by Lasse Lu Pedersen ...

The microscope is the most important tool in the microbiologists toolbox. Nowadays, several companies sell very well made microscopes, but such a luxury was unknown to the earliest microbiologists. They had to build their own microscopes, and many advancements to the science of microbiology were made by people who managed to improve on their own private microscopes.While basic models have become ... Read more

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The microscope is the most important tool in the microbiologists toolbox. Nowadays, several companies sell very well made microscopes, but such a luxury was unknown to the earliest microbiologists. They had to build their own microscopes, and many advancements to the science of microbiology were made by people who managed to improve on their own private microscopes.While basic models have become
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Deep Learning for the Life Sciences

Applying Deep Learning to Genomics, Microscopy, Drug Discovery, and More

by Bharath Ramsundar, Peter Eastman, Pat Walters, Vijay Pande ...

Deep learning has already achieved remarkable results in many fields. Now it’s making waves throughout the sciences broadly and the life sciences in particular. This practical book teaches developers and scientists how to use deep learning for genomics, chemistry, biophysics, microscopy, medical analysis, and other fields.Ideal for practicing developers and scientists ready to apply their skills ... Read more

$55.49 USD

Deep learning has already achieved remarkable results in many fields. Now it’s making waves throughout the sciences broadly and the life sciences in particular. This practical book teaches developers and scientists how to use deep learning for genomics, chemistry, biophysics, microscopy, medical analysis, and other fields.Ideal for practicing developers and scientists ready to apply their skills
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The Topography of Tears

by Rose-Lynn Fisher ...

“When you first view Rose-Lynn Fisher’s photographs, you might think you’re looking down at the world from an airplane, at dunes, skyscrapers or shorelines. In fact, you’re looking at her tears. . . . [There’s] poetry in the idea that our emotional terrain bears visual resemblance to the physical world; that our tears can look like the vistas we see out an airplane window. Fisher’s images are the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

“When you first view Rose-Lynn Fisher’s photographs, you might think you’re looking down at the world from an airplane, at dunes, skyscrapers or shorelines. In fact, you’re looking at her tears. . . . [There’s] poetry in the idea that our emotional terrain bears visual resemblance to the physical world; that our tears can look like the vistas we see out an airplane window. Fisher’s images are the
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Micrographia

Tabled & Illustrated

by Robert Hook ...

Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hooke's observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most ... Read more

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Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hooke's observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most
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Microprobe Characterization of Optoelectronic Materials

by Juan Jimenez ...

Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered ... Read more

$700.00 USD

Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered
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Section-Cutting: A Practical Guide to the Preparation and Mounting of Sections for the Microscope

Special Prominence Being given to the Subject of Animal Sections

by Sylvester Marsh ...

In "Section-Cutting: A Practical Guide to the Preparation and Mounting of Sections for the Microscope," Sylvester Marsh delivers a comprehensive examination of microscopic sectioning, addressing both theoretical principles and practical applications. Employing a clear and accessible literary style, Marsh meticulously guides readers through the intricate processes of specimen preparation, cutting ... Read more

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In "Section-Cutting: A Practical Guide to the Preparation and Mounting of Sections for the Microscope," Sylvester Marsh delivers a comprehensive examination of microscopic sectioning, addressing both theoretical principles and practical applications. Employing a clear and accessible literary style, Marsh meticulously guides readers through the intricate processes of specimen preparation, cutting
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Molecular Luminescence in Cultural Heritage

Edited by Aldo Romani, Austin Nevin, Daniela Comelli, Maria J. Melo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This volume is designed as a handbook for interpreting luminescence data and reviews applications in conservation that require robust and accurate methods for molecular analysis and material mapping. Molecular fluorescence and phosphorescence spectroscopy and imaging are well-established techniques that can be applied to the analysis of works of art. In this book, the theoretical aspects and ... Read more

$269.09 USD

This volume is designed as a handbook for interpreting luminescence data and reviews applications in conservation that require robust and accurate methods for molecular analysis and material mapping. Molecular fluorescence and phosphorescence spectroscopy and imaging are well-established techniques that can be applied to the analysis of works of art. In this book, the theoretical aspects and
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Integrated Vector Management

Controlling Vectors of Malaria and Other Insect Vector Borne Diseases

by G. A. Matthews ...

Diseases transmitted by insects continue to have a major impact on human populations. Malaria, dengue, onchocerciasis, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis all adversely affect man. Malaria is one of the most important causes of child mortality and reduces economic development in many countries, with agricultural productivity often greatly reduced, as many vectors are active in the wet season ... Read more

$102.00 USD

Diseases transmitted by insects continue to have a major impact on human populations. Malaria, dengue, onchocerciasis, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis all adversely affect man. Malaria is one of the most important causes of child mortality and reduces economic development in many countries, with agricultural productivity often greatly reduced, as many vectors are active in the wet season
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Aberration-corrected Imaging In Transmission Electron Microscopy: An Introduction (2nd Edition)

by Rolf Erni ...

Aberration-Corrected Imaging in Transmission Electron Microscopy provides an introduction to aberration-corrected atomic-resolution electron microscopy imaging in materials and physical sciences. It covers both the broad beam transmission mode (TEM; transmission electron microscopy) and the scanning transmission mode (STEM; scanning transmission electron microscopy). The book is structured in ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Aberration-Corrected Imaging in Transmission Electron Microscopy provides an introduction to aberration-corrected atomic-resolution electron microscopy imaging in materials and physical sciences. It covers both the broad beam transmission mode (TEM; transmission electron microscopy) and the scanning transmission mode (STEM; scanning transmission electron microscopy). The book is structured in
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An Ellipse of Skin

by Paul Boor ...

It's the winter of 1969-70, the nation is bitterly divided over the war raging in Vietnam, and Dr. Joe Cansoni, a bright young pathologist-in-training at Boston's premier Harvard teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), is examining a routine skin biopsy under his microscope. Joe learns that this patient, a renowned anti-war activist, has died suddenly and unexpectedly-autopsy< ... Read more

$18.99 USD

It's the winter of 1969-70, the nation is bitterly divided over the war raging in Vietnam, and Dr. Joe Cansoni, a bright young pathologist-in-training at Boston's premier Harvard teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), is examining a routine skin biopsy under his microscope. Joe learns that this patient, a renowned anti-war activist, has died suddenly and unexpectedly-autopsy<
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Stargazing 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Astronomy for Beginners, Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, and Discovering the Wonders of the Night Sky

by Brandon Hitt ...

Unlock the Secrets of the Universe – One Star at a Time!Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt overwhelmed, unsure where to begin your stargazing journey? You're not alone. Many beginners struggle with understanding constellations, choosing the right equipment, or knowing when and where to look. Stargazing 101 takes the confusion out of astronomy and turns your curiosity into confidence ... Read more

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Unlock the Secrets of the Universe – One Star at a Time!Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt overwhelmed, unsure where to begin your stargazing journey? You're not alone. Many beginners struggle with understanding constellations, choosing the right equipment, or knowing when and where to look. Stargazing 101 takes the confusion out of astronomy and turns your curiosity into confidence
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Introduction to Fluorescence

by David M. Jameson ...

The phenomenon known as ‘fluorescence’ is now widely used in the chemical, physical and life sciences largely due to the development of highly sophisticated fluorescent probe chemistries and the commercial availability of these probes as well as the development of novel microscopy approaches. This Second Edition of Introduction to Fluorescence helps readers acquire a thorough understanding of ... Read more

$104.99 USD

The phenomenon known as ‘fluorescence’ is now widely used in the chemical, physical and life sciences largely due to the development of highly sophisticated fluorescent probe chemistries and the commercial availability of these probes as well as the development of novel microscopy approaches. This Second Edition of Introduction to Fluorescence helps readers acquire a thorough understanding of
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Electron Microscopy and Analysis 2003

Proceedings of the Institute of Physics Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group Conference, 3-5 September 2003

Edited by S McVitie, D McComb ...

Electron microscopy is now a mainstay characterization tool for solid state physicists and chemists as well as materials scientists. Containing the proceedings from the Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group (EMAG) conference in September 2003, this volume covers current developments in the field, primarily in the UK. These conferences are biennial ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Electron microscopy is now a mainstay characterization tool for solid state physicists and chemists as well as materials scientists. Containing the proceedings from the Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group (EMAG) conference in September 2003, this volume covers current developments in the field, primarily in the UK. These conferences are biennial
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Biomedical Optical Phase Microscopy and Nanoscopy

Edited by Zeev Zalevsky, Lisa L Satterwhite, Natan T. Shaked ...

Written by leading optical phase microscopy experts, this book is a comprehensive reference to phase microscopy and nanoscopy techniques for biomedical applications, including differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, digital holographic microscopy, optical coherence tomography, tomographic phase microscopy, spectral-domain phase detection, and nanoparticle ... Read more

$116.99 USD

Written by leading optical phase microscopy experts, this book is a comprehensive reference to phase microscopy and nanoscopy techniques for biomedical applications, including differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, digital holographic microscopy, optical coherence tomography, tomographic phase microscopy, spectral-domain phase detection, and nanoparticle
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Fluorescence Imaging and Biological Quantification

Edited by Raquel Seruca, Jasjit S. Suri, J. Miquel Sanches ...

This comprehensive reference work details the latest developments in fluorescence imaging and related biological quantification. It explores the most recent techniques in this imaging technology through the utilization and incorporation of quantification analysis which makes this book unique. It also covers super resolution microscopy with the introduction of 3D imaging and high resolution ... Read more

$140.00 USD

This comprehensive reference work details the latest developments in fluorescence imaging and related biological quantification. It explores the most recent techniques in this imaging technology through the utilization and incorporation of quantification analysis which makes this book unique. It also covers super resolution microscopy with the introduction of 3D imaging and high resolution
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In Vivo Microscopy

by Andrew M Quinn ...

In the vast landscape of medical literature, we now have a groundbreaking book that unveils the intricate details of our body's inner workings. In Vivo Microscopy takes readers on a captivating journey through the microscopic realms of organs and systems, offering unprecedented insights into the new technologies that allow the visualization of tissues at a cellular level.Authored by leading ... Read more

$98.99 USD

In the vast landscape of medical literature, we now have a groundbreaking book that unveils the intricate details of our body's inner workings. In Vivo Microscopy takes readers on a captivating journey through the microscopic realms of organs and systems, offering unprecedented insights into the new technologies that allow the visualization of tissues at a cellular level.Authored by leading
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AIQz500 For Pathology of the Pancreas

AIQz500 Book Series, #2

by Zhenhong Qu, Aqsa Nasir, Zongshan Lai ...

Series Book 2 - AIQz500 Book Series
AIQz500 For Pathology of the pancreas, part of the AIQz500 Series, presents 500 well formulated study questions designed to mirror the breadth and complexity of real-world diagnostic scenarios in pancreatic pathology, helping sharpen skills essential for exam success and clinical readiness. The current basic edition is intentionally image-free, allowing readers to focus on various question formats ... Read more

$11.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

AIQz500 For Pathology of the pancreas, part of the AIQz500 Series, presents 500 well formulated study questions designed to mirror the breadth and complexity of real-world diagnostic scenarios in pancreatic pathology, helping sharpen skills essential for exam success and clinical readiness. The current basic edition is intentionally image-free, allowing readers to focus on various question formats
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Autoradiography

by John R.J. Baker ...

This book describes levels of autoradiography, which is the localization within a solid specimen of a radiolabel, to help the beginner or biologist choose the correct approach for particular application. It attempts to lay emphasis on certain aspects of the appraisal of autoradiographs. ... Read more

$32.99 USD

This book describes levels of autoradiography, which is the localization within a solid specimen of a radiolabel, to help the beginner or biologist choose the correct approach for particular application. It attempts to lay emphasis on certain aspects of the appraisal of autoradiographs.
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The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope

An Optical Guide

by Bernhard Pracejus ...

Series Book 3 - Atlases in Geoscience
The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope: An Optical Guide, Second Edition, is a very detailed color atlas for ore/opaque minerals (ore microscopy), with a main emphasis on name and synonyms, short descriptions, mineral groups, chemical compositions, information on major formation environments, optical data, reflection color/shade comparison with four common/standard minerals of a similar color or ... Read more

$359.99 USD

The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope: An Optical Guide, Second Edition, is a very detailed color atlas for ore/opaque minerals (ore microscopy), with a main emphasis on name and synonyms, short descriptions, mineral groups, chemical compositions, information on major formation environments, optical data, reflection color/shade comparison with four common/standard minerals of a similar color or
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Digital Information Methods of Polarization, Mueller-Matrix and Fluorescent Microscopy

Differential Diagnosis of Aseptic and Septic Loosening of Artificial Hip Endoprosthesis Cups

by V. L. Vasyuk, Andriy V. Kalashnikov, Victor V. Protsyuk, Yu. A. Ushenko, Alexander V. Dubolazov, A. G. Ushenko, Jun Zheng ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the effectiveness of differential diagnosis in the degree of severity of joint pathology from a clinical, biophysical, and informational point of view. It includes the following information blocks:• Two-dimensional digital polarization microscopy of polycrystalline films of synovial fluid and determination of the coordinate distributions of the orientation and phase parameters ... Read more

$40.49 USD

This book highlights the effectiveness of differential diagnosis in the degree of severity of joint pathology from a clinical, biophysical, and informational point of view. It includes the following information blocks:• Two-dimensional digital polarization microscopy of polycrystalline films of synovial fluid and determination of the coordinate distributions of the orientation and phase parameters
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Essentials of Ultramicrotomy

by Anjali Haloi ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book commences with an introduction to the fundamental principles of light and electron microscopy, laying the groundwork for readers to grasp the significance of ultramicrotomy within these fields. It addresses every aspect of ultramicrotomy, including its history, instrumentation, procedural intricacies, as well as guidelines for maintenance and troubleshooting. A number of images and ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book commences with an introduction to the fundamental principles of light and electron microscopy, laying the groundwork for readers to grasp the significance of ultramicrotomy within these fields. It addresses every aspect of ultramicrotomy, including its history, instrumentation, procedural intricacies, as well as guidelines for maintenance and troubleshooting. A number of images and
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Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) and Evanescence Microscopies

Total internal reflection excitation and near field emission

by Daniel Axelrod ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This book offers a complete presentation of the physics, math, and experimental setups for both TIRF and related evanescence microscopies. It covers evanescence in both fluorescence excitation or emission. It also discusses, in detail, the theory, setups, and practical biological/biochemical applications for combinations of evanescence microscopies with other optical techniques such as ... Read more

$114.49 USD

This book offers a complete presentation of the physics, math, and experimental setups for both TIRF and related evanescence microscopies. It covers evanescence in both fluorescence excitation or emission. It also discusses, in detail, the theory, setups, and practical biological/biochemical applications for combinations of evanescence microscopies with other optical techniques such as
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Forensic Examination of Fibres

by James Robertson, Claude Roux, Kenneth G. Wiggins ...

Series series International Forensic Science and Investigation
In order for forensic fibre examiners to fully utilize fibre and textile evidence during their analysis, they require not only specialised forensic knowledge but also in-depth knowledge of fibres, yarns and fabrics themselves. Production, both the chemical and physical structure, and the properties of these materials is required in order to determine the value of fibre evidence. This includes ... Read more

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In order for forensic fibre examiners to fully utilize fibre and textile evidence during their analysis, they require not only specialised forensic knowledge but also in-depth knowledge of fibres, yarns and fabrics themselves. Production, both the chemical and physical structure, and the properties of these materials is required in order to determine the value of fibre evidence. This includes
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An Introduction to Digital Photomicrography

by Brian Matsumoto, Carol Roullard ...

An Introduction to Digital Photomicrography is written for the hobbyist and the neophyte who wants to take pictures through the microscope. The book includes a description of the parts of the microscope; how to use adjust lighting; types of digital cameras; controls for adjusting digital cameras; choosing a video camera and controls for videography.An introductory guide for the hobbyist who wants ... Read more

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An Introduction to Digital Photomicrography is written for the hobbyist and the neophyte who wants to take pictures through the microscope. The book includes a description of the parts of the microscope; how to use adjust lighting; types of digital cameras; controls for adjusting digital cameras; choosing a video camera and controls for videography.An introductory guide for the hobbyist who wants
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