Microscopy is used in many fields for various application areas that include Differential Interference Contrast (DIC), Phase Contrast, PCB & Semiconductor Inspection, Pathology, Histology, Live Cell Imaging, Petrology, Academic and pharmaceutical research, Clinical medicine, Microbiology, Genetics, Metallurgy, Embryology, Metallography, Micrometrology, Mineralogy & Geology, Forensic Medicine, Paint Analysis and Dirt Analysis, Gemological Laboratories, Sperm Analysis etc.