Bernard Friedman Memorial Workshops

 

Use of the Microscope

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2004

A basic course on light microscopy which will cover the following topics:

 

Theory of microscopy, Kohler Illumination

Diffraction Theory, Contrast Methods          

Polarized light, Phase Contrast, Interference     

  Hoffman contrast, Rheinberg, Dark-field & oblique Illumination, etc.

 

The workshop will consist of four consecutive Saturdays of lectures and hands on labs to cover the theoretical and practical aspects of microscopy. The course instructors are Jan Hinsch of Leica Microsystems, Inc., Dennis O’Leary of Micro-Optical Methods, Mary McCann of McCann Imaging, John Reffner of SensIR Technologies, Inc. and N.Y.M.S. Instructor Don O'Leary.

 

WHEN:  October 2, 8, 16, 23, 2004 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

 

WHERE: 30 N. Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ,  Phone  (973) 744-0043 (parking available, accessible by public transportation. Information on car pools and transportation will be provided.)

 

COST:  $365 for NYMS members, $395 for non-members (includes membership) Lunch and course materials are included. Checks made out to NYMS.

 

WHO:      Beginners and experienced users who wish to learn more about the proper use of a microscope.

                   

HOW:      Register using form below. Limited to the first 12 registrants.

          Send form to Don O'Leary, 6 Chittenden Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION:  Call D. O'Leary (201) 797 -8849

E-mail  donoleary@worldnet.att.net Fax (425) 988-1415

 

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Registration Form Use of the Microscope 2004

 

N.Y.M.S. Member_________________ ($365)  Non-Member__________($395)

 

Name______________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________

Phone (W)_______________________(H)___________________________

 

e-mail address___________________________________________

 

 

Don O'Leary

Education Chair & Curator

New York Microscopical Society