A metallurgical microscope uses reflected light to examine the microstructure of opaque materials like metals and alloys. Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Light Source: A powerful light source, often a halogen or LED lamp, illuminates the specimen from above.
- Objective Lens:The light passes through the objective lens, which focuses it onto the specimen's surface.
- Reflection:The light reflects off the specimen's surface.
- Image Formation:The reflected light is collected by the objective lens and forms a magnified image, which is then viewed through the eyepiece or captured by a camera.
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