Open AccessDevelopment and applicability of a smartphone torch based emergency light source for microscopy
Author(s) -
Himel Mondal,
Shaikat Mondal,
Debasish Das
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology/indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.217
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_263_19
Subject(s) - torch , microscopy , computer science , materials science , nanotechnology , medicine , pathology , metallurgy , welding
Modern microscopes are equipped with built-in illuminator. However, during a power outage, microscopy is not possible with extra mirror system if an alternative light source is not available. Smartphone torch can serve as a light source. Holding it under the microscope is difficult when both hands are engaged in microscopy.