microscope

In this activity, museum visitors will be exposed to the term ‘Photonic Crystals’. They will see and explore some of the well-known photonic crystals in nature and will also be able observe one method that scientists use in trying to...

Nanolab is an immersive exhibit space, with activities and interactive components suitable for visitors of all ages. NanoLab explores how nanoscientists use special devices and laboratories to build and manipulate materials on the nanoscale. Visitors can dress up like a...

Scanning Electron Microscope image of white sugar crystals. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 100 µm. • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning Electron Microscope image of flakes of graphite from common pencil lead. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 30 µm. • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning Electron Microscope image of Epsom Salt crystals. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 20o µm. • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning Electron Microscope image of the overlapping scales on a Blue Morpho Butterfly wing. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 20 µm. • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning Electron Microscope image of particles of baby powder or talc powder. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 20 µm. • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning Electron Microscope image of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 20 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning Electron Microscope

Light microscope image of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Image taken at 40x. • IMAGING TOOL: Light Microscope

Atomic Force Microcope image (false color) of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 2 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Atomic Force Microscope

Atomic Force Microcope image (black and white) of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 2 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Atomic Force Microscope

Transmission Electron Microscope image of silver nanoparticles. • SIZE: The nanoparticles in the image are about 80 nanometers across. Scale bar represents 100 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope image of nanoparticles of ferrofluid. • SIZE: The nanoparticles in the image are about 15-20 nanometers across. Scale bar representes 20 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope image of titanium dioxide particles in sunscreen. • SIZE: The nanoparticles in the image are about 20-40 nanometers across. Scale bar representes 100 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope image of titanium dioxide particles in sunscreen. • SIZE: The nanoparticles in the image are about 20-40 nanometers across. Scale bar representes 100 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope image of gold nano particles. • SIZE: The gold nanoparticles in the image are about 80 nanometers across. Scale bar representes 100 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope image of gold nanoparticles. • SIZE: The gold nanoparticles in the image are about 80 nanometers across. Scale bar representes 100 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope image of gold nanoparticles. • SIZE: The gold nanoparticles in the image are about 80 nanometers across. Scale bar representes 500 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope image of gold nanoparticles. • SIZE: The gold nanoparticles in the image are about 15-20 nanometers across. Scale bar representes 20 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Transmission Electron Microscope image of gold nanoparticles. • SIZE: The gold nanoparticles in the image are about 15-20 nanometers across. Scale bar representes 20 nm. • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Scanning electron microscope image of nanoscale structures on a Blue Morpho butterfly wing. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 200 nm • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning electron microscope image of a human hair (black and white). • SIZE: Scale bar representes 50 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Table-top Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning electron microscope image of a human hair (black and white). • SIZE: Scale bar representes 10 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Table-top Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning electron microscope image of a human hair (black and white). • SIZE: Scale bar representes 10 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Table-top Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning electron microscope image of the surface of a lotus leaf. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 100 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Table-top Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)