What is a Contrast Microscope?
A contrast microscope, more properly a phase contrast microscope, is a microscope with components which greatly increase the contrast of objects on the stage, making them highly visible. Using a contrast microscope allows someone to see clearly, visualizing the structures involved in the object on the stage, and this type of microscope also allows observers to see cells and organisms while they are still alive and going through their life cycles, a distinct advantage.
