This condensed course is aimed at everybody, who wants to understand the basic principles of optics and fluorescence in microscopy. Theoretical lectures are followed by practicals.

The course will cover:

• Basic Principles of microscopy

  • Optics of the microscope
  • Diffraction, Resolution and Contrast

• Fluorescence and Confocal Microscopy

  • Fluorescence microscopy (fluorophores, illumination…)
  • Basic Confocal microscopy (lasers, multi-dimensional image acquisition, live imaging …)

When? 23rd and 25th of August, from 9:00 to 17:00

Registration is open!