Olympus BH-2 Quarter Wave Plate

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SKU: P-0307

$395.00
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KEY FEATURES

  • Quarter wave plate with 147.3 nm retardation for Olympus BH-2 polarizing microscopes
  • Shifts phase by 90° to convert linear polarized light to elliptical for birefringence measurement
  • Compatible with BH2-PA and BH2-KPA intermediate attachments
  • Excellent condition with clear optics — made in Japan to Olympus standards
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Product Overview

The Olympus BH-2 Quarter Wave Plate (SKU P-0307) is an optical compensator accessory designed for use with Olympus BH-2 polarizing microscopes. With a precise retardation value of 147.3 nm, it fits into the microscope's intermediate attachment or analyzer slider slot (such as the BH2-PA or BH2-KPA) to shift the phase of polarized light by 90 degrees, converting linearly polarized light into elliptically polarized light. This enables accurate measurement of birefringence and produces sensitive violet or specific retardation colors when combined with crossed polarizers, making it an essential tool for petrology, mineralogy, and crystal identification.

Technical Specifications

SKU P-0307
Retardation Value 147.3 nm (quarter-wave)
Phase Shift 90 degrees
Compatible Systems Olympus BH-2 polarizing microscopes (BH2-PA, BH2-KPA)
Condition Excellent, clear optics

Microscope Compatibility

Olympus BH-2 polarizing microscopes
Olympus BH2-PA intermediate attachment
Olympus BH2-KPA intermediate attachment

Typical Applications

Petrology and mineral identification using polarized light microscopy
Crystal birefringence measurement with crossed polarizers
Producing sensitive tint (retardation color) for optical mineralogy
Phase analysis in geology and materials science

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