14.2 Nomarski DIC transmitted light
The Nomarski DIC observation in transmitted light requires the
kit consisting of the following accessories: Universal condenser
① (containing the dedicated DIC prisms according to the objec-
tives in use), transmitted light Analyzer ②, DIC slider ③. (Fig. 58)
Universal Condenser Controls
Ⓐ
Ⓑ
Ⓒ
Ⓐ Optical inserts markers
Ⓑ Aperture diaphragm scale
Ⓒ Aperture diaphragm lever
Ⓓ Top lens
Ⓔ Top lens lever
Ⓕ Optical inserts centering screws
1. Using the knob Ⓘ, insert the polarizer Ⓚ embedded in the
condenser and loosen the polarizer rotation fixing screw Ⓖ.
(Fig. 59)
2. Remove the dummy slider from the nosepiece and insert the
analyzer into the dummy slider, then insert the ④ assembly
into the slot ⑤. (Fig. 60)
Ⓓ
Ⓕ
Ⓛ
Ⓔ
Ⓗ
Ⓖ Polarizer rotation fixing screw
Ⓗ Polarizer rotation knob
Ⓘ Polarizer in/out knob
Ⓙ Polarizer slider locking screw
Ⓚ Polarizer
Ⓛ Indicator markers
Ⓘ
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②
Ⓖ
Ⓚ
Ⓙ
Ⓘ
Ⓖ
④
⑤
③
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