SeeNano versus Light Optical Microscopes
The following table compares the capabilities of the SeeNano Microscope with conventional top quality light microscopes:
Reflected Light - Microscopes
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Unchanged since the 19th century
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The new standard for the 21st century
Transmitted Light - Microscopes
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Depth of Field: |
Marginal, declines with magnification |
Resolution (max): |
Practically : 500nm |
Natural Colors: |
Not possible at high resolutions |
Sample warmth levels: |
Up to 60 °C above room temperature |
Use of Living Materials: |
Strictly limited due to high warmth levels. Living cells typically survive for only a few minutes. |
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This is the basis for brilliant pictures. Iris aperture used instead of light field aperture. Extremely high contour sharpness.
Depth of Field: |
Extremely high, infinitely variable, independent of magnification |
Resolution (max): |
Practically : 100nm |
Natural Colors: |
Unlimited up to the most extreme resolutions |
Sample warmth levels: |
Max. 5 °C (typ. 2 °C) above room temperature |
Use of Living Materials: |
Limited only by natural life span of cells. |
Stained Slides
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