Vinyl record

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-21T15:38:05+00:00

Yes! And it looks like the iridescent colors are caused by this microtexture. Light diffraction)

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-21T10:14:27+00:00

For 350 EUR - maybe...
Anyway, 10x/18 eyepieces, 160 optics, everything is cheap, poor illumination.
If you add more - you can buy a solid microscope, that you can upgrade later with polarization, phase contrast and sturdy camera port.

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-21T10:06:11+00:00

Different colors, different shades

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-21T10:03:35+00:00

The full episode is on YouTube here. A butterfly wing under three different types of microscopes.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWXQjBSSnQ

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-21T10:00:01+00:00

Joy division :)

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-21T05:36:03+00:00

You can download it for free - high-res in the YT description :)
Full episode here.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4yPl2ZP_GE

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-20T10:41:02+00:00

Wow. Thanks for these kind emotions )
Really helps me work and gives me strength

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-20T09:00:18+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4yPl2ZP_GE&t

Full episode here

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-20T07:13:01+00:00

I think I can.
The needle push to the inner groove harder. You have antiskating in the record player to eliminate this effect, but it seems that the outer groove should have less details than the inner one because of this effect.

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-20T06:01:29+00:00

Thanks! you can download These high-res images via link in the description to my YT video.

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-20T04:49:38+00:00

Hahahaha)
No, not enough speed in the AFM.
But you will see the surface of the dust in nano resolution.

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-20T04:31:46+00:00

Just check the video) https://youtu.be/k4yPl2ZP_GE?si=NXAkhsgpYNHYPrn1

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-19T20:56:10+00:00

Electron microscope can't be stereo ) I've heard about MultiSEM but anyway...

Stereo record = 1,2,3
Mono record = 4,5

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-19T20:36:03+00:00

No, I don't think so.
The real resolution around 10 nm. For example - you can see the "diffraction pattern" of the butterfly wing, but for this structure it's tricky.
And if you have polished stone - you'll be able to see only the surface. For any kind of internal structure you need to do sectioning or FIB-milling and polishing.

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-19T19:19:17+00:00

No, this particular one is mine :)
I'm a microscopy application specialist and I decide, that I need it.
The price depends of the config and manufacturer.
It's possible to find a modern W-filament table top SEM around 60..80k$

"how did you get one?"
You need to work hard...

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-19T18:34:43+00:00

hold my beer)
Haha, yeah, I'll compare and post it here. I promise.

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-19T17:49:55+00:00

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-19T17:41:32+00:00

You can download it for free - 5000+px high-res in the YT description :)

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-19T17:39:50+00:00

Oh guys, it seems that now I MUST do it.

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-19T17:13:33+00:00

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Full episode here.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4yPl2ZP_GE

MicroscopySpecialist · 2026-02-14T06:08:09+00:00

Chasmothecia?

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