{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bx51-p-polarized-light-microscope-7","title":"Olympus BX51-P Polarized Light Microscope","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional polarizing microscope system configured for advanced petrography, mineralogy, and materials science with complete conoscopic and orthoscopic capabilities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔬 \u003cb\u003eOlympus BX51-P Platform\u003c\/b\u003e — Research-grade polarizing microscope engineered for demanding geological, crystallographic, and materials characterization workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔄 \u003cb\u003e360° Rotating Circular Stage\u003c\/b\u003e — Ball-bearing U-SRP stage with precise rotation and attachable mechanical stage for controlled specimen positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎯 \u003cb\u003eComplete Strain-Free Objective Set\u003c\/b\u003e — Four strain-free polarization objectives (4×, 10×, 20×, 40×) on centerable U-P4RE quadruple nosepiece for accurate optical alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e👁️ \u003cb\u003eConoscopic \u0026amp; Orthoscopic Observation\u003c\/b\u003e — U-CPA conoscopic attachment with Bertrand lens enables interference figure analysis and crystal optics studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cb\u003eFull Polarization Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e — Includes 360° rotatable analyzer, strain-free condenser, compensator adapter, and first-order red gypsum plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e🔧 Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eOlympus BX51-P Polarized Light Microscope\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional research instrument designed for advanced polarization microscopy applications in geology, materials science, and crystallography. This complete system combines Olympus's proven BX series platform with specialized polarization optics and accessories, delivering exceptional performance for \u003cb\u003epetrographic analysis, mineral identification, birefringence measurements, and interference figure observation\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eAt the core of the system is the \u003cb\u003eU-SRP circular rotating stage\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring precision ball-bearing construction for smooth, accurate 360° rotation with degree markings for extinction angle measurements. The stage accepts the \u003cb\u003eU-FMP attachable mechanical stage\u003c\/b\u003e, which provides knurled X-Y controls for precise specimen positioning while maintaining full rotational capability — essential for systematic petrographic examination and crystal orientation studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe optical train is optimized for polarization work, featuring a \u003cb\u003eU-POC strain-free condenser\u003c\/b\u003e with a 360° rotatable polarizer, swing-out top lens, and adjustable click-stop at the zero position. This condenser design ensures accurate crossed-polarizer alignment and facilitates both low- and high-magnification observation. The \u003cb\u003eU-AN360P analyzer\u003c\/b\u003e provides 360° rotation with a locking function, enabling precise control over polarization orientation for extinction measurements and optical property determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eFour \u003cb\u003estrain-free polarization objectives\u003c\/b\u003e (4×, 10×, 20×, and 40×) are mounted on the \u003cb\u003eU-P4RE centerable quadruple nosepiece\u003c\/b\u003e. Each objective position features individual centering adjustments, allowing precise alignment of the optical axis with the stage rotation center — critical for accurate conoscopic observation and interference figure analysis. The strain-free optical design eliminates internal stress birefringence that could interfere with specimen analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe system includes the \u003cb\u003eU-CPA conoscopic observation attachment\u003c\/b\u003e with Bertrand field stop, enabling the transition from orthoscopic (standard) to conoscopic (interference figure) observation modes. This capability is essential for determining optical character, optic sign, and other diagnostic optical properties of minerals and crystals. The \u003cb\u003eU-TAD compensator adapter\u003c\/b\u003e accepts the included \u003cb\u003eU-TP530 first-order red (full-wave) gypsum plate\u003c\/b\u003e, facilitating retardation measurements and birefringence characterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eU-TR30-2 trinocular head\u003c\/b\u003e offers three light distribution positions (100:0, 80:20, 0:100), allowing simultaneous visual observation and photography or digital imaging. The system includes \u003cb\u003eWHN 10× widefield eyepieces\u003c\/b\u003e with a crosshair reticle and scale installed in the right eyepiece for measurement and alignment reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis microscope is in \u003cb\u003eexcellent, as-new working condition\u003c\/b\u003e, ready for immediate deployment in research, academic, or industrial laboratory settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e🔎 Typical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetrographic analysis and geological thin section examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineralogy and mineral identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystallography and crystal optics research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials science and polymer characterization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirefringence and optical anisotropy studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterference figure observation and optic sign determination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmaceutical and chemical crystal analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality control in optical materials manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e📊 Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif; 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padding: 8px;\"\u003eU-TR30-2 Trinocular (100:0 \/ 80:20 \/ 0:100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEyepieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWHN 10× Widefield with crosshair reticle \u0026amp; scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNosepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eU-P4RE Quadruple Centerable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eObjectives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4×, 10×, 20×, 40× Strain-Free Polarization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eU-SRP 360° Rotating Circular Stage with U-FMP Mechanical Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCondenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eU-POC Strain-Free with 360° Rotatable Polarizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAnalyzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eU-AN360P 360° Rotatable with Locking Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eConoscopic Attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eU-CPA with Bertrand Field Stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCompensators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eU-TAD Adapter + U-TP530 First-Order Red Gypsum Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; 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