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Chapter 3 Operation Details
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3.14 Using the λ Plate (MA2-λP)
Figure 3.14-1 λ plate slider
Attach the λ plate to the polarizer/analyzer unit to
perform sensitive color polarization microscopy.
The λ plate cannot be used for the simplified
polarization microscopy under the diascopic
illumination.
3.14.1 Inserting/removing the λ plate
Figure 3.14-2 Inserting/removing the λ plate
Push the λ plate slider into the polarizer/analyzer unit
placed in the optical path. When it hits the second
click-stop position, the λ plate enters the optical path.
Pull out the λ plate slider, and the λ plate is removed
from the optical path when it hits the first click-stop
position.
Second click-stop position
First click-stop
position
λ plate
λ plate slider