Microscopy is an invaluable tool in biology and healthcare and increasingly is integrated into modern chemical instrumentation. Written by two forensic experts, this text builds a foundation in the basics of light and polarizing microscopy. The book focuses on forensic science applications and also explores applications in other disciplines. Chapters detail topics ranging from basic theoretical knowledge to advanced subjects such as electron and confocal microscopy and fluorescence. Numerous figures and photographs supplement the text and explain the principles and procedures introduced.