OPERATION
Axioscope 5/7/Vario
Illumination and contrast methods in transmitted light …
ZEISS
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Fig. 4-9
Components for transmitted light polarization
NOTE
If an analyzer slider is going to be used for working with the Axioscope, either the reflector
module H P&C or an empty position must be swiveled in on the reflector turret/slider.
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Bring the specimen to be examined into the field of view and turn it with the rotary stage. Normally,
birefringent (anisotropic) objects will now show the same color and intensity variations as described
above during rotation between crossed polarizers. Optically anisotropic substances may remain dark
when an isotropic direction, e.g. from optically single-axle or double-axle crystals, is placed parallel to
the observation direction.