Olympus BX51-P Reflected and Transmitted Light Polarized Light Microscope

The Olympus BX51-P is the flagship dual transmitted and reflected light polarizing microscope from Olympus, and this fully loaded configuration represents one of the most versatile and capable polarized light systems available. The BX51TRF frame supports both transmitted and reflected light optical paths simultaneously, with a dedicated 12V 100W quartz halogen lamphouse for each — enabling seamless switching between transmitted light polarized light microscopy for thin sections and reflected light polarized light microscopy for opaque and polished specimens. The BX-RLA2 reflected light illuminator with BF/DF slider adds brightfield and darkfield reflected light capability, making this system equally at home in mineralogy, metallurgy, and materials science. The U-CPA conoscopic intermediate piece enables direct observation of interference figures for optical axis determination and crystal system identification. The U-SRP rotating ball-bearing stage with 3-point centering, 1° graduation, and 45° click-stop provides precise extinction angle measurement and crystal orientation analysis. The U-POC strain-free condenser with 360° rotatable polarizer and swing-out top lens, U-AN360P rotatable lockable analyzer, and U-PO3 polarizer complete the full polarized light optical train. The U-P4RE quadruple centerable nosepiece accommodates four Plan Fluorite objectives — 5x, 10x, 20x, and 50x — covering the full magnification range for both transmitted and reflected polarized light work. WHN 10x widefield eyepieces with crosshair reticle and scale in the right eyepiece support precise measurement and alignment. In excellent, as-new working condition, this system ships complete with power cord, dust cover, and instruction manual.