PHASE CONTRAST MICROSCOPE · Phase Contrast Microscope is a Light microscopy technique used to enhance the Contrast of Images of Transparent and Colourless specimens. · Phase Contrast Microscope was first described in 1934 by Dutch Physicist Frits Zernike for which later in 1953 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. · Phase Contrast Microscope enables visualization of cells and cell components that would be difficult to see using an ordinary Light microscope. · Phase Contrast Microscopy is especially useful for the examination of internal structures in living microorganisms. In addition, it is not necessary to fix (attach the microbes to the microscope slide) or stain the specimen that could distort or kill the microorganisms. · In Phase Contrast Microscope, Specimen is contrasted ag...