A steady light source used in place of a mirror. it is used to reflect light from an external light source up through the bottom of the stage
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A lamp on a microscope is a light source that provides illumination for the specimen being observed. It is typically positioned under the stage of the microscope to shine light up through the specimen, making it easier to see and analyze. The intensity and angle of the light can be adjusted to optimize visibility.
The "lamp"-no seriously, it is a lamp.
The mirror of a microscope should face the light source, such as a lamp or natural light. This is to ensure that the light is reflected up through the microscope stage and specimen, making the specimen easier to view under the lenses.
The condenser is the part of a light microscope that focuses light onto the specimen through the lens. It helps to control the illumination and optimize the resolution of the image.
The condenser in a microscope helps adjust the brightness of an image by controlling the amount of light that reaches the specimen. By adjusting the condenser aperture and height, the user can control the illumination and hence the brightness of the image.
Another name for the light microscope is the optical microscope.