Modern Microscopy Journal

ARTICLES

site updated Monday, August 11, 2008

The Development of a Protocol for the Microscopical Analysis of White Powder Unknowns: From the Hot Zone to the Microscope
Charles A. Zona, Director of Education, College of Microscopy, Westmont, IL
7/19/2007
" Abstract The number of reported white powder scares rose dramatically after the September 18, 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States that killed five people. In the State of Massachusetts alone the local Fire Departments responded to an average of 400 mystery..." more

Microanalysis of Craters in Organic Coating of Aluminum Cans
Frank McDonough, Quaker Chemical, Conshohocken, PA
Wayne D. Niemeyer, McCrone Associates, Inc., Westmont, IL
Mike Shuster, Ball Packaging International, Westminster, CO
2/8/2006
" 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 the inside coating (IC) of aluminum cans, and discovered a surprising set of circumstances..." more

Applying an Abbe Criterion to Photomacrography
Ted Clarke, Scientific Photographer and Instrument Maker
12/1/2005
" 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 to digital imaging are ..." more

Assembling Stereo Anaglyph Images with Photoshop
John C. Russ, Materials Science and Engineering Department,
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
J. Christian Russ, Reindeer Graphics, Inc., Asheville, NC
6/27/2005
" 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 color anaglyph that can be viewed through colored glasses. The correct..." more

Adventures in Communication, Why No One Understands Me.
Frank S. Karl
2/7/2005
" 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 and must be communication. What we perceive and understand with the photon and electron remains..." more

COLUMNS (click on icons to view complete column archives)

Musings on the science and art of microscopy by John Gustav Delly.
NEW Narcotizing, Slowing Down, and Preserving Microscopic and other Aquatic Animals
John Gustav Delly, Scientific Advisor, College of Microscopy, Westmont, IL
6/16/2008

Microscopy in the world of forensic science and criminal investigation.
NEW An Exchange in Locard’s Own Words (Part 4)
8/11/2008

Projects for the handy microscopist.
REVISED Constructing a Scanning Light Photomacrography System
Ted Clarke, Scientific Photographer and Instrument Maker
3/13/2005 (revised 6/10/2006)

The use of microscopy in art conservation and authentication.
Resources for Paint Pigment Microscopists
Joe G. Barabe, McCrone Associates, Westmont, IL
6/30/2004

In-depth explorations and explanations of microscopic research techniques.
REVISED How to Make/Modify and Use an Alcohol Lamp
John Gustav Delly, Scientific Advisor, College of Microscopy, Westmont, IL
10/29/2007 (revised 1/15/2008)

Tools and techniques for isolating, characterizing, & preparing micrometer particles for further analysis.
Micro-Extraction of Soluble Components from Small Particles for Infrared Analysis
Anna S. Teetsov, McCrone Associates, Westmont, IL
6/10/2006

Reviews of books related to microscopy and forensic science.
NEW Handbook of Acid-Base Indicators
John Gustav Delly, Scientific Advisor, College of Microscopy, Westmont, IL
8/1/2008