General Resources - Links to general information about microscopy including some of the best microscopy sites on the Web.

Microscopy Resource Listings - We have prepared a compilation of Web sites that contain listings of other microscopy resources.

Microscopy History - From the first microscopes to the latest in contrast-enhancing techniques, phase contrast, darkfield, DIC, fluorescence, and laser confocal, these links provide references to background material about the history of microscopy.

Digital Imaging - As solid-state CCD technology rapidly overtakes traditional film and camera techniques, the number of digital camera manufacturers is constantly expanding to meet the needs of the industry. The links provided in this section point to the important manufacturers, trade magazines, and technical support information.

Image Analysis and Processing - Advanced software for acquisition, processing, archiving, and retrieval of analog and digital images is available from a wide variety of manufacturers and distributors. This specialized software is designed to optimize image capture and to perform real-time analysis of both raw and enhanced digital images. Utilizing these advanced techniques, microscopists can examine and reveal fine specimen detail that is typically masked by artifacts and interference during acquisition.

Virtual Microscopy - Although still in its infancy, virtual microscopy over the Web offers a tremendous potential as both a teaching and research tool. Visit these links to evaluate the microscopes that are in operation today.

Confocal Microscopy - Scanning laser confocal microscopy, a tool that has been extensively utilized for inspection of semiconductors, is now becoming a mainstream application in cell biology. The links provided in this section offer tutorials, instrumentation, application notes, technical support, glossaries, and reference materials on confocal microscopy and related techniques.

Multiphoton Fluorescence Microscopy - Optical microscopy is virtually the only means by which living cells and tissues can be studied with high spatial resolution. This has recently led to a return of light microscopy to the frontlines of biological research, with confocal and multiphoton fluorescence applications leading the way. Listed in this section are links to resources on the web for multiphoton fluorescence microscopy including microscope and laser manufacturers, university laboratories, industrial imaging laboratories, technical white papers and tutorials.

Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscopy - Listed in this section are links to resources on the web for information about total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIRFM) including microscope manufacturers, university laboratories, industrial imaging laboratories, technical white papers and tutorials.

Polarized Light Microscopy - Although much neglected and undervalued as an investigative tool, polarized light microscopy provides all the benefits of brightfield microscopy and yet offers a wealth of information, which is simply not available with any other optical microscopy technique. As well as providing information on absorption color and boundaries between minerals of differing refractive indices obtainable in brightfield microscopy, polarized light microscopy can distinguish between isotropic and anisotropic materials. The technique exploits optical properties of anisotropy to reveal detailed information about the structure and composition of materials, which are invaluable for identification and diagnostic purposes.

University and Government Research Facilities and Laboratories - These sites give information on the research, equipment, and the staff at University and Governmental microscopy facilities. Most labs allow outside researchers to use their facilities for fees posted on their pages.

Tutorials and Education - Visit educational Web sites containing information about various aspects of optical, electron, and confocal microscopy, including photomicrography. A majority of these sites are sponsored by colleges and universities, and many are intended as reference material for lectures and courses.

K-12 Educational Microscopy & Science Sites - Microscopy and science-related Web sites geared towards kindergarten through high school students.

Microscopy Societies - Links to both amateur and professional microscopy societies on the Web.

Microscopy Booksellers - We have scrutinized a number of booksellers for their holdings on microscopy books and provided links to the best on the Web.

Journals and Other Publications - A growing number of journals and magazines are now offered in electronic version on the Internet. We have compiled a selection of Netazines featuring a broad range of topics in optical and electron microscopy, digital imaging, scanning probe microscopy and photomicrography.

Glossaries of Optical Microscopy Terms - The vocabulary of the microscope.

Newsgroups - A listing of newsgroups where visitors can read, post, and reply to messages dealing with various aspects of microscopy.

Equipment, Supplies, and Services - A listing of many vendor sites with online catalogs, company history, services offered, and product information.