11.2 Nomarski DIC transmitted light
The Nomarski DIC observation in transmitted light
requires the kit consisting of the following accesso-
ries: Universal condenser ① (containing the dedica-
ted DIC prisms according to the objectives in use),
transmitted light Analyzer ②, DIC slider ③. (Fig. 60)
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 Ⓚ embed-
ded in the condenser and loosen the polarizer ro-
tation fixing screw Ⓖ. (Fig. 61)
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.
62)
3. Remove the specimen from the stage.
Ⓓ
Ⓕ
Ⓛ
Ⓔ
①
Ⓖ
Ⓗ
Ⓖ Polarizer rotation fixing screw
Ⓗ Polarizer rotation knob
Ⓘ Polarizer in/out knob
Ⓙ Polarizer slider locking screw
Ⓚ Polarizer
Ⓛ Indicator markers
Ⓘ
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③
②
Fig. 60
Ⓚ
Ⓙ
Ⓘ
Ⓖ
Fig. 61
④
⑤
Fig. 62