Get trained to use the Breakserspace's Optical Microscope! 

All trainings take place one-on-one or in small groups with a Breakerspace laboratory assistant. Completion of a training session for an instrument will provide one with login access to that instrument via an instrument reservation or walk-ins anytime during laboratory open hours. Completion of one's first training session with the Breakerspace will provide tap access to the laboratory as well as the Breakerspace lounge and coffee machines. 

This optical microscope training provides instruction on the following:

• A broad overview of how the instrument works and the kinds of characterization it can perform
• How to prepare samples for characterization
• Formal procedures to ensure appropriate use of the instrument
• Basic instrument operations including:
  •           Loading/unloading samples
  •           Starting up/shutting down the instrument and logging into its software
  •           Moving the stage
  •           Adjusting the magnification, focus, lighting, etc.
  •           Changing objectives (lenses)
  •           Taking/viewing/exporting photos
  •           Other important miscellaneous operations
• A few advanced operations including:
  •           Stitched imaging (creating large, high quality photos from a series of smaller ones)
  •           3D surface mapping
  •           Built-in image post processing

More about the Breakerspace's optical microscope:

Model: Olympus DSX1000 Digital Microscope

Instrument Webpage: https://www.olympus-ims.com/en/microscope/dsx/