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Ensuring your lenses are are kept clean will increase the performance and clarity of your microscope’s images.  There are many products on the market but nothing specifically made for microscopes.  We found a good quality Digital Camera Cleaning Kit was a great option, something with wipes for removing grease and oils and a puffer bottle for blowing away dust.

Since it still provides a good amount of magnification at a good distance from the slide, there is a limited risk of it breaking the glass and potentially ruining the sample. That’s why this objective lens is often preferred before going for a high powered lens.

The two parameters µ and 2 can be shown to correspond to the mean and variance of the distribution by applying (8) and (9). Fig. 3. The Gaussian distribution for various . The standard deviation determines the width of the distribution. The shape of the Gaussian is shown in Fig. 3 which illustrates this distribution for various . The significance of as a measure of the distribution width is clearly seen. As can be calculated from (19), the standard deviation corresponds to the half width of the peak at about 60% of the full height. In some applications, however, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is often used instead. This is somewhat larger than and can easily be shown to be (20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

This objective lens is the next lowest powered and is often the most helpful when it comes to analyzing glass slide samples. The total magnification for this lens is equal to 100x magnification (10x eyepiece lens x the 10x objective equals 100).

The Gaussian or normal distribution plays a central role in all of statistics and is the most ubiquitous distribution in all the sciences. Measurement errors, and in particular, instrumental errors are generally described by this probability distribution. Moreover, even in cases where its application is not strictly correct, the Gaussian often provides a good approximation to the true governing distribution. The Gaussian is a continuous, symmetric distribution whose density is given by (19) The two parameters µ and 2 can be shown to correspond to the mean and variance of the distribution by applying (8) and (9). Fig. 3. The Gaussian distribution for various . The standard deviation determines the width of the distribution. The shape of the Gaussian is shown in Fig. 3 which illustrates this distribution for various . The significance of as a measure of the distribution width is clearly seen. As can be calculated from (19), the standard deviation corresponds to the half width of the peak at about 60% of the full height. In some applications, however, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is often used instead. This is somewhat larger than and can easily be shown to be (20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

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2.3 The Gaussian or Normal Distribution The Gaussian or normal distribution plays a central role in all of statistics and is the most ubiquitous distribution in all the sciences. Measurement errors, and in particular, instrumental errors are generally described by this probability distribution. Moreover, even in cases where its application is not strictly correct, the Gaussian often provides a good approximation to the true governing distribution. The Gaussian is a continuous, symmetric distribution whose density is given by (19) The two parameters µ and 2 can be shown to correspond to the mean and variance of the distribution by applying (8) and (9). Fig. 3. The Gaussian distribution for various . The standard deviation determines the width of the distribution. The shape of the Gaussian is shown in Fig. 3 which illustrates this distribution for various . The significance of as a measure of the distribution width is clearly seen. As can be calculated from (19), the standard deviation corresponds to the half width of the peak at about 60% of the full height. In some applications, however, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is often used instead. This is somewhat larger than and can easily be shown to be (20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

This objective lens will achieve the greatest magnification and has a total magnification of 1000x (10x eyepiece lens x the 100x objective equals 1000).

The objective lens is at the bottom of the eyepiece tube and is responsible for both total magnification of the specimen, as well as the resolving power of the microscope.

The lenses of the microscope are fundamental to its function as they provide the magnification power that allows the microscopic specimen to be seen or observed in greater detail. The two main types of lenses found in light microscopes today are called the objective lens and the ocular lens, which is also called the eyepiece.

(19) The two parameters µ and 2 can be shown to correspond to the mean and variance of the distribution by applying (8) and (9). Fig. 3. The Gaussian distribution for various . The standard deviation determines the width of the distribution. The shape of the Gaussian is shown in Fig. 3 which illustrates this distribution for various . The significance of as a measure of the distribution width is clearly seen. As can be calculated from (19), the standard deviation corresponds to the half width of the peak at about 60% of the full height. In some applications, however, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is often used instead. This is somewhat larger than and can easily be shown to be (20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

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2.3 The Gaussian or Normal Distribution The Gaussian or normal distribution plays a central role in all of statistics and is the most ubiquitous distribution in all the sciences. Measurement errors, and in particular, instrumental errors are generally described by this probability distribution. Moreover, even in cases where its application is not strictly correct, the Gaussian often provides a good approximation to the true governing distribution. The Gaussian is a continuous, symmetric distribution whose density is given by (19) The two parameters µ and 2 can be shown to correspond to the mean and variance of the distribution by applying (8) and (9). Fig. 3. The Gaussian distribution for various . The standard deviation determines the width of the distribution. The shape of the Gaussian is shown in Fig. 3 which illustrates this distribution for various . The significance of as a measure of the distribution width is clearly seen. As can be calculated from (19), the standard deviation corresponds to the half width of the peak at about 60% of the full height. In some applications, however, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is often used instead. This is somewhat larger than and can easily be shown to be (20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

The majority of light microscopes have an objective lens of some kind, including both compound microscopes and stereo microscopes. Both of these types of microscopes also have an eyepiece or ocular lens.

A drop of special oil which has a similar refractive index to glass, is placed on the cover slip over the specimen.  The oil immersion objective lens is immersed in the oil, rather than air, enabling a clear image of the specimen.

Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

The Gaussian is a continuous, symmetric distribution whose density is given by (19) The two parameters µ and 2 can be shown to correspond to the mean and variance of the distribution by applying (8) and (9). Fig. 3. The Gaussian distribution for various . The standard deviation determines the width of the distribution. The shape of the Gaussian is shown in Fig. 3 which illustrates this distribution for various . The significance of as a measure of the distribution width is clearly seen. As can be calculated from (19), the standard deviation corresponds to the half width of the peak at about 60% of the full height. In some applications, however, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is often used instead. This is somewhat larger than and can easily be shown to be (20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

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This is referred to as the high powered objective lens since it is ideal for observing the small details within a specimen sample. The total magnification for this lens is equal to 400x magnification (10x eyepiece lens x the 40x objective equals 400).

The majority of compound microscopes come with interchangeable objective lenses, which have different magnification powers. This commonly includes 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x objective lenses.

While the total magnification is determined by both the objective and ocular lens, the resolution is determined by the objective lens alone.

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Fig. 3. The Gaussian distribution for various . The standard deviation determines the width of the distribution. The shape of the Gaussian is shown in Fig. 3 which illustrates this distribution for various . The significance of as a measure of the distribution width is clearly seen. As can be calculated from (19), the standard deviation corresponds to the half width of the peak at about 60% of the full height. In some applications, however, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is often used instead. This is somewhat larger than and can easily be shown to be (20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

Because glass and air have different refractive indexes, light bends at different angles when it passes through each of them. When using the 4x, 10x, 40x objective lenses, the light refraction that occurs when looking through the lens to the specimen on the glass slide is not very noticeable. However, when using the higher power objective lenses, for example the 100x, the light refraction is much more obvious.

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Combined with the eyepiece lens, this lens will provide the lowest magnification power. For example, 10x eyepiece lens, multiplied by the 4x objective lens gives a total magnification of 40x.

Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

(20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

Light microscopes are relatively complex pieces of equipment in nature with multiple different parts, some which are more complex than others.

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Often overlooked is the cleanliness of your optics. Daily use in any environment will attract dust and small debris, and when handling your lens, oils from your body can be transferred. This is particularly the case around the eyepiece.

The objective lens and the ocular or eyepiece lens are in combination responsible for magnification of the specimen being observed.

(21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

Resolving power is also a very important metric since magnification power is of little importance if the resolution is not high. Resolution is defined as the ability to distinguish 2 points as two points.

This objective is often referred to as the scanning objective lens since the low power provides enough magnification to give the observer a good overview of the entire slide and sample.

The shape of the Gaussian is shown in Fig. 3 which illustrates this distribution for various . The significance of as a measure of the distribution width is clearly seen. As can be calculated from (19), the standard deviation corresponds to the half width of the peak at about 60% of the full height. In some applications, however, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is often used instead. This is somewhat larger than and can easily be shown to be (20) This is illustrated in Fig. 4. In such cases, care should be taken to be clear about which parameter is being used. Another width parameter which is also seen in the Literature is the full-width at one-tenth maximum (FWTM). Fig. 4. Relation between the standard deviation a and the full width at half-maximum (FWHM). The integral distribution for the Gaussian density, unfortunately, cannot be calculated analytically so that one must resort to numerical integration. Tables of integral values are readily found as well. These are tabulated in terms of a reduced Gaussian distribution with µ = 0 and 2 = 1. All Gaussian distributions may be transformed to this reduced form by making the variable transformation (21) where µ and are the mean and standard deviation of the original distribution. It is a trivial matter then to verify that z is distributed as a reduced Gaussian. Fig. 5. The area contained between the limits µ ± 1, µ ± 2 and µ ± 3 in a Gaussian distribution. An important practical note is the area under the Gaussian between integral intervals of . This is shown in Fig. 5. These values should be kept in mind when interpreting measurement errors. The presentation of a result as x ± signifies, in fact, that the true value has 68% probability of lying between the limits x - and x + or a 95% probability of lying between x - 2 and x + 2, etc. Note that for a 1 interval, there is almost a 1/3 probability that the true value is outside these limits! If two standard deviations are taken, then, the probability of being outside is only 5%, etc.

For example, if you are looking down a microscope, the resolution power relates to the space you can see between two points. A very low resolution would result in a blurred image and would prevent proper observation of the specimen.

The ocular lens is positioned at the top of the optical tube, while the objective lens is positioned at the bottom. Both of these lenses have important roles in magnification, but the objective lens also has other defined roles, such as resolving power.

As previously mentioned, the ocular or eyepiece lens is located at the top of the eyepiece tube and is where you position your eye to observe the specimen. The ocular lens typically has a low magnification (10x) and works in combination with the objective lens to achieve a greater magnification power.