Polarizing Microscope

Technical and Characterization Specifications:

• Source: halogen lamps (30 W and 100 W)
• M Plan Semi apochromat objective, 5X/0.15 W D 20.0mm
• Long working distance M Plan semi apochromat objective 10X/0.25 W D 21.0
• Long working distance M Plan semi apochromat objective 20X/0.40 W D 12.0
• Long working distance M Plan semi apochromat objective 50X/0.80 W D 10.6
• Quadruple, revolving nosepiece,
• Circular rotatable stage, graduated, including stage insert plate
• Interference green contrast filter
• Polarising condenser, N A 0.9-0.18
• 1/4 wavelength retardation plate 1 No
• Polarising intermediate attachment for Conoscopic and Orthoscopic observation including orientation plate
• Reflected light bright field illumination tube
• With Mettler Hot stage.

POM textures of bentcore liquid crystal molecules obtained on cooling from the isotropic liquid: (a) B1 mesophase 116°C (b) B1 mesophase 110°C (c) B2 mesophase 108°C (d) B1 mesophase (140°C) (e) B2 mesophase (130°C) and (f) B1 mesophase (155°C)

                     Liq. Cryst., 40, 1238 (2013).