Microanalysis of Craters in Organic Coating of Aluminum Cans
Abstract In this article, we are going to discuss a case study in which we conducted an investigation to track down an elusive cratering problem involving… Read More
Applying an Abbe Criterion to Photomacrography
Microscopists are generally familiar with Abbe’s criterion for useful magnification being between 500 and 1000 times the numerical aperture. This subject and its relation… Read More
Application Note: Analysis of Iron Oxidation States by XPS
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS ; also known as ESCA—electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis) is a surface analysis technique in which a solid surface in a vacuum… Read More
An Exchange in Locard’s Own Words (Part 1)
Translated by Kathleen Brahney Commissioned by McCrone Associates, Inc. Edmond Locard Doctor of Medicine, Professor of Law, Director of the Lyon… Read More
Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics
Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics Published by ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio 44073-0002 USA ISBN: 0-87170-789-6 28.5 cm X 22.0… Read More
Assembling Stereo Anaglyph Images with Photoshop
A recent article that appeared in Microscopy Today showed a flawed and very awkward procedure for using Adobe Photoshop® to combine stereo pair images into a… Read More
Detecting Foreign Bodies in Food
Detecting Foreign Bodies in Food Edited by Mike Edwards Woodhead Publishing Limited; Cambridge, England CRC Press LLC Corporate Blvd, NW, Boca Raton, FL 33431… Read More
The Amateur Diatomist
The Amateur Diatomist Edited by Steve Gill, Mike Samworth, and Steve EdgarLittle Imp Publications. The Amateur Diatomistc/o D.S. Gill123 The Longshoot, Nuneaton, Warwickshire… Read More
Adventures in Communication: Why No One Understands Me.
It is impossible to deny the importance of any microscopy technique as applied to research and problem solving. However, the foundation to all our endeavors is… Read More
How to Cleave, Polish, & Use KBr Crystals
Cleaving KBr Crystals: It is more convenient and less costly to cleave and polish KBr crystals in-house. A 25 x 25 x 4 mm crystal can… Read More
