How did Zernike's invention aid microscopy?
Increased magnification distance
Reduced sample preparation
Allowed 3D imaging
Wireless data transfer
Answer
The phase-contrast microscope, invented by Frits Zernike, greatly improved the contrast of transparent specimens, allowing for the observation of unstained cells and tissues. This was achieved by converting phase shifts in light passing through the specimen into intensity differences, making it possible to distinguish between structures that would otherwise appear invisible under a traditional microscope.
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