Glossaries For Microscopy and Optical Physics

Websites

Glossary of terms for Filters

Omega Optical, a company specializing in optical interference filters, sponsors this web-dictionary containing definitions of many useful terms associated with optics and filters.

MicroWorld Glossary

The Glossary of Microscopy and Microanalytical Terms contains introductory information on techniques and instruments used by microscopists.

Optical Microscopy and Micromorphological Terms

A short glossary of terms and abbreviated tutorial is provided for petrography researchers by the North Carolina State University.

Photonics Dictionary

Sponsored by the magazinePhotonics Spectra, this searchable reference of optical terminology is a valuable research tool for students and scientists in the fields of optics, light, and color.

Standard Terminology of Microscopy

Provided by the University of Minnesota, this very large glossary of microscopy-related terms is an excellent resource for advanced terminology and information.

Technical Instrument San Francisco

Compiled by TISF, a Northern California Nikon microscope distributor, this website contains a detailed glossary of terms utilized in optical microscopy and several tutorials on microscopy, contrast enhancement, and digital imaging.