ToupTek PLM100 – Polarized Light Microscope System (Birefringence, Stress)

Name: ToupTek PLM100 – Polarized Light Microscope System (Birefringence, Stress)
Brand: ToupTek
SKU: 17982

ToupTek PLM100 is a polarized light microscope system for examining anisotropic materials – both transparent and opaque. Substances exhibiting birefringence are clearly distinguishable under polarization, often without staining, making it indispensable in the analysis of minerals, crystals, and stress distribution.

What is a polarized light microscope?

The polarizer converts light into linearly polarized light; in a birefringent material the beam splits into two components with different velocities (optical path difference), and the orthogonal analyzer generates an interference image revealing anisotropy and stress. This is the technique of choice in geology, crystallography, and stress inspection.

Key features

Polarizer + analyzer (orthogonal) – birefringence contrast
POL objectives 2.5×–50× (std 60 mm / long-WD 95 mm)
1× imaging path (200 mm tube), 25 mm image circle
Camera interface C / M42 / M52
Köhler illumination, 10 W LED; retardation plate set (option)
Rotating stage (option), M26×0.705 thread

Technical specification

Technique	polarized light microscopy
Objectives	POL 2.5×–50× (std/long-WD)
Imaging path	1× (200 mm tube)
Image circle	25 mm
Configuration	polarizer + analyzer 90°
Camera interface	C / M42 / M52
Illumination	Köhler, 10 W LED

Applications

Geology and petrography
Materials science and crystallography
Stress detection (birefringence)
Fiber identification (e.g. asbestos)

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