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How does the field of view appear when the iris diaphragm is completely closed
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When the iris diaphragm of a microscope or similar optical device is completely closed, the field of view is significantly reduced. As the diaphragm closes, it limits the amount of light that can enter the optical system, which can lead to several observable effects:
1. **Narrower Field of View**: The visible area in the eyepiece becomes smaller because the iris diaphragm restricts the light to a smaller opening. You may only see a central portion of the specimen, with much of the surrounding area obscured.
2. **Increased Contrast and Sharpness**: While the field of view is smaller, closing the diaphragm can increase the depth of field, making the image appear sharper in some cases. However, this effect varies with the size of the opening and often, decreased light can also result in a darker image overall.
3. **Dimmer Image**: The overall illumination of the image will be considerably lower because less light is passing through. If the diaphragm is closed too much, you may not see the specimen clearly at all.
4. **Potential for Increased Abberations**: Depending on the optical design, closing the diaphragm may introduce optical aberrations, especially if the aperture is too small for the lens being used.
In practice, microscopists often adjust the iris diaphragm to find a balance between light intensity, contrast, and depth of field, rather than keeping it fully closed or wide open.
1. **Narrower Field of View**: The visible area in the eyepiece becomes smaller because the iris diaphragm restricts the light to a smaller opening. You may only see a central portion of the specimen, with much of the surrounding area obscured.
2. **Increased Contrast and Sharpness**: While the field of view is smaller, closing the diaphragm can increase the depth of field, making the image appear sharper in some cases. However, this effect varies with the size of the opening and often, decreased light can also result in a darker image overall.
3. **Dimmer Image**: The overall illumination of the image will be considerably lower because less light is passing through. If the diaphragm is closed too much, you may not see the specimen clearly at all.
4. **Potential for Increased Abberations**: Depending on the optical design, closing the diaphragm may introduce optical aberrations, especially if the aperture is too small for the lens being used.
In practice, microscopists often adjust the iris diaphragm to find a balance between light intensity, contrast, and depth of field, rather than keeping it fully closed or wide open.