Ultramicroscope

An ultramicroscope is an optical device that allows you to observe and study nanometer-sized objects. Uses ultraviolet light waves and luminescence techniques to increase resolution.

The operating principle of the ultramicroscope is based on the use of short-wave ultraviolet radiation and luminescence. Short ultraviolet waves have a short wavelength and can distinguish very fine details that are not visible in visible light. When exposed to ultraviolet light, some objects begin to glow (luminesce). This glow is recorded and allows nano-sized particles to be seen.

Ultramicroscopes are actively used in nanotechnology, molecular biology, for the study of colloidal solutions and other areas that require observation of nanoobjects. The first ultramicroscope was created at the beginning of the 20th century by German scientists Zsigmondy and Seliger. Since then, ultramicroscopy has been continuously improved and opened up new opportunities in studying the world at the nanoscale.