Microscopy, Phase-Contrast

**Definition:** A form of interference microscopy in which variations of the refracting index in the object are converted into variations of intensity in the image. This is achieved by the action of a phase plate.

**Tree numbers:** - E01.370.350.515.513.569 - E05.490.630.569 - E05.595.513.569

**Synonyms:** - Phase-Contrast Microscopy