Olympus Microscope U-OPA Polarizing Attachment

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SKU: U-OPA

Regular price $450.00
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🔬 Olympus U-OPA Polarizing Attachment — an intermediate polarizing attachment that installs between the body and head of Olympus BX and CX series microscopes, enabling polarized light (POL) observation without a dedicated POL microscope stand.

KEY FEATURES

  • Installs between microscope body and head on BX & CX series
  • Accepts the Olympus U-AN360P 360° rotating analyzer (sold separately)
  • Adds POL capability to standard BX and CX microscope configurations
  • Compatible with Olympus BX and CX series microscopes
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • University purchase orders accepted
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Product Overview

The Olympus U-OPA Polarizing Attachment is an intermediate module that mounts between the microscope body and the observation head on Olympus BX and CX series upright microscopes. It provides a slot for the Olympus U-AN360P 360° rotating analyzer (sold separately), enabling polarized light observation on standard brightfield BX and CX configurations — a cost-effective way to add POL capability without purchasing a dedicated polarizing microscope. Ideal for labs that occasionally require polarized light observation alongside routine brightfield and fluorescence workflows.

Technical Specifications

Model U-OPA
Type Intermediate Polarizing Attachment
Installation Between body and head
Compatible Analyzer Olympus U-AN360P (sold separately)
Compatibility Olympus BX and CX Series Microscopes
SKU U-OPA
Country of Origin Japan
Condition Refurbished

Microscope Compatibility

Typical Applications

Polarized light observation on Olympus BX and CX series microscopes
Mineral, fiber, and crystal identification under POL
Materials science and geological sample analysis
Adding POL capability to existing BX/CX brightfield configurations
University and research laboratory use
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    Ideal for labs using multiple microscope platforms

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