Microscope Anatomy & Function Condenser Page 4 of 4 The condenser has an iris diaphragm that controls the angle of the beam of light focused onto the specimen.  The iris diaphram is an adjustable shutter which allows you to adjust the amount of light passing through the condenser.  The angle determines the Numerical Aperture (NA) of the condenser. This diaphragm, generally called the aperture diaphragm, is one of the most important controls on the microscope. Back to Microscope  Previous Page

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This diaphragm, generally called the aperture diaphragm, is one of the most important controls on the microscope.

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