Senarmont Compensator (U-Cse) - Olympus U-CBE Instructions Manual

U-CSE

4-4 Senarmont Compensator (U-CSE)

Measuring
} Always use interference filter (IF 546 or IF 550). If interference filter is not used,
measurement will not be possible.
# Due to its high detection sensitivity, use of the IF546 interference filter is recommended.
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Adjusting of Analyzer Angle
# Perform the following adjustment with no specimen positioned on the stage.
1. Insert the U-CSE into the test plate adapter (U-TAD) or polarization attachment (U-PA) as far as it will go.
2. Fine adjust the polarizer of the condenser (U-POC) to obtain complete extinction.
3. Then fine adjust the rotatable analyzer (U-AN360P) to obtain complete extinction.
4. Repeat the steps 2 and 3 about 3 to 5 times.
5. At this point, read the analyzer's final angle. → θ
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