Adjusting The Crossed Nicol - Olympus CX43 Instructions Manual

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Adjusting the crossed Nicol

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According to procedures on page 38, attach the simple polarizing
intermediate attachment and the tube.
Insert the analyzer for simple polarization a into the slider insertion
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a
opening of the simple polarizing intermediate attachment with the
display surface facing up until it touches the end, and tighten the
fixing knob b .
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According to procedures on page 41, attach the polarizer for simple
polarization c to the filter holder (window lens) of the base portion
of the microscope frame.
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Engage the 10X objective in the light path.
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While looking through the eyepieces, rotate the polarizer for simple
polarization c with your hand to set to the status where the field of
view becomes the darkest (crossed Nicol).
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