The Microscope (ISSN 0026-282X) is a quarterly, international, peer-reviewed journal founded by Arthur Barron in 1937 and dedicated to the advancement of all areas of microscopy for the biologist, mineralogist, metallographer, materials scientist, and chemist.
No matter what the field of research, the optical microscope is always a useful addition and often an essential tool in the laboratory. A successful journal for microscopists must interest and benefit scientists with a wide range and area of expertise. The Microscope accomplishes this by emphasizing new advances in microscope design, new accessories, new techniques, and unique applications to the study of particles, films, or surfaces of any substance. Its readership includes microscopists from a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, law enforcement, forensic science, environmental services, materials-analysis consulting firms, academia, conservation, and government labs.
For more than 75 years, The Microscope has been the foremost journal of microscopy for researchers in forensic science, materials analysis, pharmaceuticals, law enforcement, environmental services, academia, conservation, and government labs. The Microscope is published quarterly (four print issues per year).
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Current issue: Volume 71, Fourth Quarter 2024
A major source of papers for The Microscope are the scientists and researchers who attend the Inter/Micro conference held each year in Chicago. The Microscope journal is also open to papers from other meetings or papers written expressly for publication.
The Microscope is published quarterly by Microscope Publications, (a division of McCrone Research Institute, Inc). Editor: Gary J. Laughlin, Ph.D.
Previous Editors:Arthur L.E. Barron (1937–1962) Harold M. Malies (1962–1965) Walter C. McCrone (1965–1995, 2000) Robert M. Weaver (2004–2005)David A. Stoney (1996–1999, 2001–2004)
The Microscope is published quarterly by Microscope Publications, (a division of McCrone Research Institute, Inc). Editor: Gary J. Laughlin, Ph.D.
Previous Editors:Arthur L.E. Barron (1937–1962) Harold M. Malies (1962–1965) Walter C. McCrone (1965–1995, 2000) Robert M. Weaver (2004–2005)David A. Stoney (1996–1999, 2001–2004)
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U.S. RatesNew low price $33 (Save 50%) for first-time individual U.S. subscribers only.Individuals paying personally: One year, $66; two years $122; three years $173. Companies and organizations: One year, $85; two years, $160; three years, $230.Subscription agencies and libraries: One year, $78; two years $146; three years, $209.
International RatesNew low price $85 (save $18) for first-time individual International subscribers only. Individuals paying personally: One year, $103; two years $196; three years, $284. Companies and organizations: One year, $121; two years, $232; three years, $338.Subscription agencies and libraries: One year, $114; two years $218; three years $317. Subscribe to The Microscope
Current Issues, Back Issues, and Individual Articles
Back issues for many volumes of The Microscope are still available. Please e-mail themicroscope@mcri.org for pricing and availability.
Price (not including U.S. or international shipping and handling):$25, complete issue from the current publication year*$50, complete combined issue (two quarters in one edition) from the current publication year$15, complete issue from past publication years$20, complete combined issue (two quarters in one edition) from past publication years *Only complete issues for the current publication year (last 4 issues) are available for $25 each, plus shipping; individual articles for these issues are not for sale. To request a complete issue, or for any other inquires, please send email to themicroscope@mcri.org. Shipping: Unless you specify otherwise, the shipping will be 3-5 day Priority Mail through the United States Postal Service. Individual articles from past publication years are only for sale if an issue is out of stock. The cost per article is $12 for a PDF.
Payment: Credit card or check payable to “Microscope Publications.” Payment must be issued before shipment.
Price (not including U.S. or international shipping and handling):$25, complete issue from the current publication year*$50, complete combined issue (two quarters in one edition) from the current publication year$15, complete issue from past publication years$20, complete combined issue (two quarters in one edition) from past publication years *Only complete issues for the current publication year (last 4 issues) are available for $25 each, plus shipping; individual articles for these issues are not for sale. To request a complete issue, or for any other inquires, please send email to themicroscope@mcri.org. Shipping: Unless you specify otherwise, the shipping will be 3-5 day Priority Mail through the United States Postal Service. Individual articles from past publication years are only for sale if an issue is out of stock. The cost per article is $12 for a PDF.
Payment: Credit card or check payable to “Microscope Publications.” Payment must be issued before shipment.