The microscope slide is a piece of glass that holds a specimen under a microscope so you can observe it. They come in a range of sizes and thicknesses for different types of use. Many slides are made of common glass and optical quality glass, which is composed of soda lime or borosilicate. There are some slides made of specialty plastics and in fluorescence microscopy, fused quartz is used for ultraviolet transparency.
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- Forensic analysis:
- Microscope slides can be used to analyze trace evidence, such as fibers, hairs, or other materials, to aid in crime investigations.
