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OpenStudy (kaylala):

What is the importance of the abbe's equation to the microscope?

OpenStudy (zpupster):

Thet Abbe equation is used for calculating approximate resolving power. So the quality of lenses could be compared numerically. Abbe's equation: resolving power = wavelength of light used/2 (numerical aperture of objective)

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