Question

Comparison between light field microscopy and electron microscopy.

Answer 1

Light field Microscopy:

1. Uses light (approx. 400-700 nm) as an illuminating source
2. Lower magnification than an electron microscope
3. No risk of radiation leakage
4. Specimen preparation takes about a few minutes or an hour
5. The image is seen through the ocular lens. No screen needed

Electron Microscopy:

1. Uses electron beams (approx. 1 nm) as an illuminating source
2. Higher magnification
3. Risk of radiation leakage
4. Specimen preparation takes several days
5. The image formation depends upon the electron scattering