{"product_id":"olympus-microscope-u-opa-polarizing-attachment","title":"Olympus Microscope U-OPA Polarizing Attachment","description":"\u003cp\u003e🔬 \u003cstrong\u003eOlympus U-OPA Polarizing Attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eInstalls between microscope body and head\u003c\/strong\u003e on BX \u0026amp; CX series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAccepts the Olympus U-AN360P 360° rotating analyzer\u003c\/strong\u003e (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAdds POL capability to standard BX and CX microscope configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Olympus BX and CX series microscopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Refurbished\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity purchase orders accepted\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🔎 Typical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarized light observation on Olympus BX and CX series microscopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral, fiber, and crystal identification under POL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials science and geological sample analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding POL capability to existing BX\/CX brightfield configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversity and research laboratory use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e📊 Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU-OPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate Polarizing Attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween body and head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Analyzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlympus U-AN360P (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlympus BX and CX Series Microscopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU-OPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUniversity purchase orders are accepted. Please contact us with any questions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51967793889581,"sku":"U-OPA","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/7965\/8029\/files\/UOPA.jpg?v=1775576354","url":"https:\/\/www.spachoptics.com\/products\/olympus-microscope-u-opa-polarizing-attachment","provider":"Spach Optics, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}