MCQ – 73564

This image was taken by attaching the camera to the microscope. What is the requirement for such a microscope?

A.	Dark field condenser
B.	Phase shifter
C.	Dichroic mirror
D.	Cathode ray tube

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Correct Answer � C Explanation

Ans: C. Dichroic mirror

Typical components of fluorescence microscope:

• Light source (xenon/mercury-vapor lamp – common).
• More advanced forms – High-power LEDs & lasers.
• Excitation filter
• Dichroic mirror (or dichroic beam splitter).
• Emission filter.

(Ref Molecular Fluorescence.. Principles and Applications by Bernard Valeta; Mario Nuno Berheran Santos 2nd edition)