Transmitted Simple Polarization Observation Method - Olympus CX43 Instructions Manual

5-2 Transmitted simple polarization observation method

For polarization observation, the objective for polarization, simple polarizing intermediate attachment, analyzer for simple
polarization and polarizer are necessary.
(For attaching procedures, see "11 Assembly" on page 37.)
Set the main switch to (ON).
Select BF (brightfield observation).
Place the specimen on the stage.
Engage the 10X objective in the light path.
Bring the specimen into focus and adjust the brightness.
Adjust the aperture diaphragm.
Engage the objective for polarization you use in the light path.
Bring the specimen into focus and adjust the brightness.
Engage the analyzer for simple polarization in the light path.
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Adjust the interpupillary
distance.
Adjust the diopter.
Place the polarizer.
Adjust the crossed Nicol.
Adjust the brightness.
Observation
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Main switch
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Condenser turret
3
X-axis/Y-axis knobs
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Revolving nosepiece
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Specimen holder
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Brightness adjustment knob
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Binocular portion
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Diopter adjustment ring
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Aperture diaphragm lever
4
Revolving nosepiece
a
Coarse/fine focusing knobs
6
Brightness adjustment knob
b
Polarizer for simple polarization
c Simple polarizing intermediate attachment
d
Analyzer for simple polarization
c Simple polarizing intermediate attachment
b
Polarizer for simple polarization
6
Brightness adjustment knob
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