Compound microscopes

Biological

— the term "biological" refers to microscopes designed for use primarily in biology and medicine — for the study of cells, microorganisms and other similar objects of particularly small size. One of the key differences between this type of microscopes and stereoscopic microscopes is the use of only one lens. As a result, the image turns out to be flat and it is impossible to estimate the volume of objects when viewed through such a device. On the other hand, biological microscopes can provide a fairly high magnification factor — up to 2000x; and in those areas where they are used, volume is often not required.

Specialized microscopes, designated by the term "Compound", fall into the same category. Their specialty is the same large magnification. Similar equipment is used in the metallographic field, pharmaceutical industry, jewelry, etc.