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A compound light microscope uses visible light and lenses to magnify specimens, allowing for the observation of live samples and larger, transparent objects at magnifications up to about 1,000x. In contrast, an electron microscope employs a beam of electrons to achieve much higher magnifications, typically up to 1,000,000x, revealing fine details at the cellular and molecular levels, but only with fixed and dehydrated specimens. While light microscopes are generally more accessible and easier to use, electron microscopes provide much greater resolution and depth of field, making them suitable for advanced scientific research. However, the complexity and cost of electron microscopes limit their use compared to the more commonly used compound light microscopes.

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