Polarizing Optical Microscope

Polarizing optical microscopes utilize the interaction between polarized light and samples to generate birefringence, allowing the observation of internal crystal structures, stress distribution, and molecular orientation within materials through an analyzer. They are suitable for mineral identification, polymer material analysis, and fiber observation, capable of distinguishing the optical properties of anisotropic samples.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the sample thickness and light transmittance with the microscope's transmission or reflection mode. Determine the magnification and numerical aperture of the objective lens based on observation requirements. Check the quality of the polarizer and the precision of the rotating stage. Ensure that the movement range of the stage meets inspection needs, and confirm that the camera interface is compatible with the image recording system.

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Instruments

Infinity Optical inspection system and Modular design are adopted, stress-free long working distance flat field objective is equipped, the fretting grid value is 2 μ m, the rotating stage has 360 ° scale, and the polarizing observation device is flexibly moved in and out of the optical path.

$ 2300.00

Optical inspection system with infinite distance, long working distance flat-field objective with non-stress, fretting grid value of 2 μ m, 360 ° adjustable rotating stage, support polarization observation and microphotography.

$ 2429.00

Optical inspection system with infinite distance is adopted, and stress-free long working distance flat-field objective is equipped. The fretting grid value is 2 μ m, and the rotating stage travels 30 mm vertically.

$ 4882.00

With transmission and reflection dual lighting mode, support brightfield and polarized observation, objective magnification 4X-100X, pupil distance 55-75mm, hinged barrel can rotate 360 degrees freely.

$ 1721.00

Optical inspection path observation, equipped with 9.7 inch tablet imagery system, provides high contrast ratio image display, no special sample treatment can clearly show the surface morphology and structural characteristics.

$ 5234.00

Optical inspection system with infinity, 40X-1000X magnification range and N.A.1.25 Abbe condenser, support digitalization observation and a variety of auxiliary equipment expansion.

$ 2060.00

Equipped with infinity Optical inspection system and 5 million pixel CMOS camera, support single polarized, orthogonal polarized and cone light observation, converter four-hole design, condenser numerical aperture 1.25, to meet the needs of High Accuracy crystal structure research.

$ 4931.00

Optical inspection system with infinity, support 40X-1600X magnification range, with Abbe condenser and coaxial focusing mechanism, can realize high-resolution real-time observation and digital storage function.

$ 1213.00

Infinity Optical inspection system provides high resolution images, equipped with six hole objective converter and N.A.1.1 Abbe condenser, supports autofocus and multiple Observation methods, magnification 40X-1000X.

$ 11660.00

Optical inspection system with infinity, phase contrast condenser and 5 million pixel CMOS camera, support 40X-1600X magnification, geometric measurement analysis function.

$ 3147.00

Optical inspection system with infinity, 40X-1000X magnification range, 5 million pixel CMOS camera and coaxial focusing mechanism for vertical lighting and fluorescent device expansion.

$ 1758.00

Optical inspection system to improve imagery mass, working distance up to 20mm, support a variety of observation methods, magnification 40X-1000X, to meet different experimental needs.

$ 787.00

Optical inspection system with infinite distance provides clear imagery; ultra-long working distance concentrating system up to 70mm, supports high culture dish observation; compact and stable main body design, effective vibration protection.

$ 2746.00

Infinity Optical inspection system, support a variety of Observation methods, equipped with six-hole objective lens converter and N.A.1.1 Abbe condenser, magnification 40X-1000X, easy and flexible operation.

$ 10449.00

Infinity Optical inspection system and Modular function design can realize polarization and dark field observation; Coarse fretting coaxial focusing system fretting grid value of 2 μ m, guide column lifting device to adapt to different Film thickness workpiece detection needs.

$ 2252.00

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