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Zeiss DIC Polarizer II/0.55 Polarizer
Zeiss DIC Polarizer II/0.55 Polarizer
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Zeiss DIC Polarizer II/0.55 | Catalog #426720
The Zeiss DIC Polarizer II/0.55 (Catalog #426720) is a specialized optical component designed to generate linearly polarized light for Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) microscopy using 0.55 numerical aperture objectives within the DIC II system configuration. This polarizer plays a critical role in enhancing contrast for transparent, phase-rich specimens, enabling high-quality transmitted light imaging on compatible Zeiss microscopes.
Condition
Refurbished/Used
(This product has been inspected and verified to meet manufacturer specifications)
Key Features
- Optimized for use with 0.55 NA objectives in Zeiss DIC II systems
- Produces precise linear polarization required for Nomarski DIC imaging
- Ideal for enhancing fine structural contrast in transparent biological samples
- Installs within the condenser or illumination pathway of upright microscopes
Applications
- Live Cell Imaging
- Histology and Cytology
- Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
- Neurobiology
- Quantitative Phase Microscopy
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zeiss |
| Model | DIC Polarizer II/0.55 |
| Catalog Number | 426720 |
| Objective Compatibility | 0.55 NA Objectives (DIC II Configuration) |
| Installation Location | Condenser or Transmitted Light Path |
| Function | Polarizes light for Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) |
| Microscope Compatibility | Zeiss Upright Microscopes with DIC II |
| Condition | Refurbished/Used |
Additional Details
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Zeiss
- Model: DIC Polarizer II/0.55
- Catalog Number: 50261
- Serial Number: N/A
- Condition: Used

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