Internet Microscopy Resources

• General Resources

  Links to general information about microscopy including some of the best microscopy sites on the Web.

• Microscopy Resource Listings

  We have prepared a compilation of Web sites that contain listings of other microscopy resources.

• Microscopy History

  These links provide references to background material about the history of microscopy.

• Digital Imaging

  The links provided point to the important manufacturers, trade magazines, and technical support information.

• Image Analysis and Processing

  Articles on advanced software for acquisition, processing, archiving, and retrieval of analog and digital images.

• Virtual Microscopy

  Visit these links to evaluate the microscopes that are in operation today for virtual microscopy.

• Confocal Microscopy

  The links provided offer tutorials, instrumentation, and reference materials on confocal microscopy.

• Multiphoton Fluorescence Microscopy

  Listed are web resources covering many topics for multiphoton fluorescence microscopy.

• Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscopy

  Listed are links to web resources for information about total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIRFM).

• University, Government Research Facilities and Laboratories

  Here is information on the research, equipment, and staff at University and Governmental microscopy facilities.

• Polarized Light Microscopy

  View the various links to web articles associated with polarized light microscopy.

• Tutorials and Education

  Visit websites containing information about aspects of optical, electron, and confocal microscopy.

• Microscopy Societies

  Links to both amateur and professional microscopy societies on the Web.

• Microscopy Booksellers

  We have scrutinized booksellers for their holdings on microscopy books and provided links to the best online.

• K-12 Educational Microscopy and Science Sites

  Microscopy and science-related websites geared towards kindergarten through high school students.

• Glossaries For Microscopy and Optical Physics

  Visit the links containing vocabulary terms relating to microscopes.

• Microscopy Journals and Other Publications

  Links to Netazines featuring topics in optical and electron microscopy, digital imaging, and photomicrography.

• Newsgroups

  A listing of newsgroups where visitors can read, post, and reply to messages dealing with aspects of microscopy.

• Equipment, Supplies, and Services

  A listing of many vendor sites with online catalogs, company history, services offered, and product information.

• Deconvolution

  A listing of web resources on deconvolution analysis, including software packages, hardware, and laboratories.

• Antibodies

  Links provided include leading and emerging producers and distributors of primary and secondary antibodies.

• Area Array (CCD and CMOS) Detectors

  Links to resources discussing area array (CCD and CMOS) detectors.

• Digital Image Processing and Analysis

  Listed are companies who offer specialized software for meeting specific digital image processing requirements.

• Fluorescence Filters

  Listed are manufacturers that design, manufacture, and supply fluorescence filters to the microscopy community.

• Fluorescent Probes

  An array of fluorescent probes are available from various distributors, the best have been compiled into a list.

• Fluorescent Protein Educational

  The websites listed are excellent for individuals interested in learning about these investigative tools.

• FluoView™ Users Internet Resources

  A sampling of renowned universities and private research institutions that benefit using the Olympus technology.

• Laser Systems

  Resource links to information on the fundamentals of lasers, distributors, to educational tutorials.

• Live-Cell Imaging

  A compilation of links that offer background information, interactive forums, and frequently asked questions.

• Microscopy Live-Cell Imaging Chambers

  Links to specimen chambers that are commercially available, and designed to help locate products.

• Microscopy Courses and Workshops

  The links provided are to groups that present these offerings on a regular basis (annually or biannually).

• Photometric Detectors

  Resources to major developers, manufacturers, and suppliers of point source detectors.

• Principle Investigators of Fluorescent Proteins

  Links to current research, publications, lists of laboratory personnel, educational tutorials, and image galleries.

• Fluorescent Protein Vector Commercial Sources

  Links to commercial distributors of fluorescent proteins, available as recombinant DNA plasmid vectors.

• Three-Dimensional Volume Rendering

  Links to three-dimensional volume rendering resources that describe and distribute software to microscopists.