New York Microscopical Society
One Prospect Village Plaza
Clifton, NJ 07013

Bernard Friedman Memorial Workshop
 
COURSE:


Use of the Microscope & Polarized Light Microscopy

April 25, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2012, 10 A.M. till 4:00 P.M.

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A basic course on light microscopy which will cover the following topics:
Theory of microscopy, Kohler Illumination
Diffraction Theory, Contrast Methods
Polarized light, Phase Contrast, Interference
Hoffman contrast, Rheinberg, Dark-field & oblique Illumination

An advanced course on polarized light microscopy which will cover the following topics:
The nature of polarized light
The origin and interpretation of interference colors
Birefringence and crystal orientation, The Indicatrix
Compensation and variable compensators
Interference figures and their interpretation

The workshop will consist of seven consecutive Saturdays of lectures and hands on labs to
cover the theoretical and practical aspects of microscopy. The course instructors are Jan
Hinsch formerly of Leica Microsystems, Inc., Dennis O’Leary of Micro-Optical Methods, Mary
McCann of McCann Imaging, John Reffner of John Jay College and N.Y.M.S. Instructor Don
O'Leary.

WHEN: April 25, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2012 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Where: One Prospect Villiage Plaza, Clifton, NJ 07013, accessible by public transportation. Information on car pools and transportation will be provided.

COST: $695 for N.Y.M.S. members, $725 for non-members (includes membership)
Lunch and course materials are included. Checks made out to N.Y.M.S.

WHO: Beginners and experienced users who wish to learn more about the proper use of a microscope.

HOW: Please send your application and payment directly to:

NYMS Spring 2012 Courses
c/o Mel Pollinger, Treasurer
18-04 Hillery Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-5207

FURTHER INFORMATION: Call D. O'Leary (201) 368-8849
E-mail: dkoleary@verizon.net Fax (425) 988-1415

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Registration Form Use of the Microscope & Polarized Light Microscopy
N.Y.M.S. Member_________________ ($695) Non-Member__________($725) April 28 to June 9

Registration for Use of the Microscope only (4 Sessions)
N.Y.M.S. Member_________________ ($395) Non-Member__________($425) April 28 to May 19

Registration for Polarized Light Microscopy Only (4 Sessions)
N.Y.M.S. Member_________________ ($395) Non-Member__________($425) May 19 to June 9

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Please send your application and payment directly to:
NYMS Spring 2012 Courses
c/o Mel Pollinger, Treasurer
18-04 Hillery Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-5207

 



 


PRIOR COURSES (Look for these to be repeated in the future):

Polarized Light Microscopy

May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2010, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

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An advanced course on polarized light microscopy which will cover the following topics:

WHEN: May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2010, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
WHERE: One Prospect Village Plaza (66F Mount Prospect Avenue)Clifton, NJ 07013
COST: $425 for N.Y.M.S. members, $455 for non-members (includes membership)
Lunch and course materials are included. Checks made out to N.Y.M.S.

WHO: advanced course for those who have completed "The Use of the Microscope" or are experienced in microscopy and familiar with the theory of its use.

HOW:Register using the form below. Limited to the first 12 registrants.
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COURSE:
 

Bernard Friedman Memorial Workshop 

Digital Image Capture and Management in Microscopy

May 3, 2002

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A course on Digital imaging in light microscopy which will cover the following topics:


Optical Limitations in Light Microscopy...Photographic Imaging Strategies...
Digital Imaging Strategies...Selection of Digital Capture (Camera vs. Scanner)...
Image Processing of Captured Images...Image File Formats...Printing Images... Color
Management Systems...Database Management Software...Presentation Software for
Oral Reports...Website Performance...Integration of Image Data with Sample
Information, Calibration, Other Data & Reports...Acrobat and html Software for Written
Reports and Archives...Examples of Efficient, Low Cost Image Handling Systems...
Examples of Electronic Microscopy Reports and Databases

The course instructors are Mary and John McCann of McCann Imaging.

WHEN: Expect in Spring 2003
WHERE:
COST: $000 for N.Y.M.S. members, $000 for non-members (includes membership)
Lunch and course materials are included. Checks made out to N.Y.M.S.
HOW: Register using the form below. Limited to the first 12 registrants.
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