1. INRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY

Microscopy is the technique of using a microscope to view objects and specimens that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. It provides crucial information by using magnification (making objects appear larger) and resolution (the ability to distinguish between two close objects). Key types include optical (using light and lenses), scanning probe, and electron microscopy, each with its own uses in fields like biology, medicine, and materials science.