Microscopy, Phase-Contrast

A form of interference microscopy in which variations of the refracting index in the object are converted into variations of intensity in the image. This is achieved by the action of a phase plate.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.350.515.513.569, E05.490.630.569, E05.595.513.569

MeSH Unique ID: D008858

Entry Terms:

• Microscopy, Phase Contrast
• Phase-Contrast Microscopy
• Microscopies, Phase-Contrast
• Phase-Contrast Microscopies
• Phase Contrast Microscopy

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnostic Imaging
Microscopy
Microscopy, Interference
Microscopy, Phase-Contrast

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Interferometry
Microscopy, Interference
Microscopy, Phase-Contrast

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Microscopy
Microscopy, Interference
Microscopy, Phase-Contrast