Ample Scientific SM-13 Standard 1X And 3X Objectives Dual Magnification Binocular Stereo Microscope, WF10X/19 mm Eyepiece

The Ample Scientific SM Inspection Series Standard Dual Magnification Binocular Stereo Microscopes have a binocular head with a fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to ease eye strain and 55 to 75mm interpupiliary adjustment for individual eye spacing. They have a 19mm 10x widefield eyepiece, choice of dual magnification options of either 10x and 30x or 20x and 40x, with either 1x and 3x or 2x and 4x objectives, and a working distance of 95mm. These microscopes have a wall support stand that allows for one-handed operation and an ergonomic fan-shaped base for stability. Stereo microscopes create three-dimensional images and are used for education, biological sciences, and manufacturing applications, among others.

Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.

Ample Scientific manufactures microscopes, centrifuges, and other lab equipment. The company, founded in 1985, is headquartered in Norcross, GA.