Microscopic Photos Collection (page 7)

Syenite, thin section, polarized LM
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of syenite, a coarse-grained igneous rock, containing the mineral augite. Augite occurs as a prismatic crystal which in cross-section appears almost

Limestone, thin section, polarised LM
Nummulitic limestone. Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of a Nummulitic limestone. The large coloured objects are the remains of large foraminifera, Nummulites sp

Quartzite, thin section, polarized LM
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of quartzite, a metamorphic rock. The composition of quartzite varies: quartz is an essential component, with accessories of mica and feldspar

Salt crystals, light micrograph
Salt. Dark field light micrograph of sodium chloride crystals, the common salt. This is a white crystalline compound widespread in nature as a solid (rock salt)

Insulin crystals, light micrograph
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the hormone insulin. The crystals appear hexagonal in shape. The insulin molecule is made up of two chains of amino acids (A & B chains)

Purkinje nerve cells, light micrograph
Purkinje nerve cells. Light micrograph of a section through a row of Purkinje nerve cells from the brains cerebellum. Each Purkinje cell is composed of a flask-shaped cell body which branch numerous

Silver Nitrate, light micrograph
Composite crystals of Silver Nitrate, polarised light micrograph

Euphorbia flower reproductive parts, SEM
Euphorbia flower reproductive parts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the reproductive parts of a Euphorbia supina flower

Polarised LM of vitamin D crystals
Vitamin D. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of vitamin D. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, and is found in foods such as animal fats, milk, butter and eggs

Polarised LM of niacinamide crystals
Nicotinamide. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of nicotinamide, or niacinamide. This is the amide of nicotinic acid. The acid and amide are both B vitamins, and are equally active

Treponema pallidum bacteria

Gas gangrene bacteria, SEM
Gas gangrene bacteria (Clostridium perfringens), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These rod-shaped bacteria are pathogenic

Tuberculosis bacteria, TEM
Tuberculosis bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria

Moraxella catarrhalis bacteria

Rhodopseudomonas sp bacteria

SEM of soil bacteria

Penicillin fungus growing on cheddar cheese
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) the fruiting bodies or conidia of a penicillin fungus growing on a piece of English cheddar cheese which has gone mouldy in the refrigerator

Emulsion photo of cosmic ray event
The power of a cosmic ray is shown in this false- colour emulsion photo of a cosmic ray sulphur nucleus (red) colliding with a nucleus in the emulsion

Particle tracks on a star chart

Disc floret, SEM
Disc floret. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a disc floret of a composite flower. Daisies (family Asteraceae, formerly Compositae) have inflorescences composed of two types of flowers

Comfrey flower petal, SEM
Comfrey flower petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing papillae on a petal from a comfrey (Symphytum officinale) flower. Papillae are projections from epidermal cells

Open stoma, SEM
Open stoma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an open stoma on the surface of a tobacco leaf (Nicotiana tabacum)

Light micrograph of vitamin B6 crystals
Polarised light micrograph of crystals of vitamin B6, known as Pyridoxine. Magnification: x63 at 35mm size

Clostridium tetani bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacterium Clostridium tetani, a Gram- positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus (rod-shaped bacterium) that causes tetanus

Tongue bacteria, SEM
Tongue bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacteria on the surface of a human tongue. Large numbers of bacteria can form a visible layer on the surface of the tongue

Illustration of structures of a typical bacterium
Cutaway illustration of the internal structure of a typical bacterial cell. This example is of a capsulated bacterium; the capsule (light green) forms the outer of 3 layers

Tobacco plant protoplast, SEM
Protoplast. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum) protoplast. A protoplast is a plant cell that has had its tough outer cell wall removed by chemical

Quantum tunneling. Computer model of a quantum wavefunction trapped in a deep well (centre). In classical physics, the particle described by this wavefunction doesn t have enough energy to emerge

Female sex hormone. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of Oestradiol, also known as beta- Estradiol. This is the most potent of the six naturally-occurring oestrogens

MRSA bacteria, TEM
MRSA bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium

Silver nitrate crystals, LM
Silver nitrate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of silver nitrate (AgNO3) crystals. Silver nitrate is used in photography and as a test for chloride, bromide and iodide ions

Magnesium chloride crystals, LM
Magnesium chloride. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of crystals of magnesium chloride (MgCl2). Typically, magnesium chloride forms complexes with other molecules; the hygroscopic hexahydrate

Magnesium sulphate crystals, LM
Magnesium sulphate. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4), a chemical used medicinally and in the textile industry

Sperm on egg during fertilisation
Fertilisation. Coloured scanning electron micro- graph (SEM) of sperm on the surface of a human egg (ovum) during fertilisation. The egg has a furry surface (brown)

Staphylococcus aureus dividing, TEM
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria dividing, coloured transmission electron micrograph. Atlower left is a single bacterium, the bacterium atupper centre is starting to divide

Oral bacteria, TEM
Oral bacteria. Computer-enhanced colouredtransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria (formerlynamed Bacteroides gingivalis )

Bacterial cell, computer artwork. This is ageneralised bacterium, illustrating features ofdifferent bacterial types that would not becombined in a single cell

Helicobacter pylori bacteria in stomach
Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Colouredscanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Helicobacter pylori bacteria (pink), a causeof gastritis (stomach lining inflammation)

Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, TEM
Listeria bacteria. Coloured transmissionelectron micrograph (TEM) of a Listeria monocytogenes bacterium (centre to bottomright). It is dividing by a process of unequalcell growth known as budding

Unidentified rod-shaped bacteria
Bacteria. Coloured scanning electronmicrograph (SEM) of unidentified bacilli(rod-shaped bacteria). Magnification unknown

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Discovering the hidden wonders of the microscopic world is like entering a realm of infinite fascination. From particle tracks leaving trails of mystery to the mesmerizing bubble chamber photo capturing the decay of a sigma particle, these microscopic photos unveil secrets that lie beyond our naked eye's reach. One remarkable image showcases the first observation of an omega-minus particle, a groundbreaking moment in scientific history. Meanwhile, another snapshot reveals the delicate beauty of a human blastocyst, reminding us of life's miraculous beginnings. Immunofluorescent LM offers us glimpses into intricate networks within our own bodies - neurons and astrocytes intricately woven together like cosmic constellations. And then there are oxytocin hormone crystals, their vibrant colors shining through as if encapsulating love itself. The iris of an eye captured by SEM reminds us that even something as ordinary as our eyes holds extraordinary complexity when seen up close. Similarly, osteoporotic bone under SEM unveils its fragile structure with astonishing detail. Light micrographs bring forth stunning images such as oxytocin crystals glistening like precious gems or spiral spore chains formed by Streptomyces bacteria resembling ethereal works of art. And let us not forget about our retina - a gateway to vision and perception - or nerve cells firing messages at lightning speed throughout our bodies, orchestrating every movement and thought we have. These microscopic photos offer more than just visual delight; they invite us to ponder upon the vastness contained within each minuscule frame. They remind us that sometimes it is in exploring the smallest details that we gain profound insights into ourselves and the world around us.