If microscopy methods other than bright field observation are used

- the case of DIC observation - (1)

Basics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To conduct DIC observation, perform the following steps after completing procedures 1, 2, 3 and 4, which are explained in the Basics section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove any specimens.

Set the condenser turret to the “BF” position.

Pull the DIC slider out.

Push the polarizer all the way in.

Push the analyzer until it clicks into position.

Remove the eyepiece and look into the eyepiece sleeve.

Turn the polarizer rotation knob; stop turning it at the position where it becomes darkest.

 

 

 

 

 

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