Olympus U-MDIC3 Reflected Light DIC Mirror Cube with Built-in Analyzer & Polarizer

The Olympus U-MDIC3 is a reflected light DIC mirror cube for the Olympus BX series rotatable cube turret system, providing a self-contained solution for DIC imaging on opaque specimens under epi-illumination. Unlike transmitted light DIC — which requires a condenser prism, objective-side slider, polarizer, and analyzer as separate components — the U-MDIC3 integrates the analyzer and polarizer directly into the cube body, simplifying the optical path and reducing the number of components required for reflected light DIC setup. The cube installs into any position of the Olympus BX series rotatable cube turret, allowing the user to switch between reflected light DIC and other contrast modes (brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence) by simply rotating the turret. Reflected light DIC is particularly valuable for revealing surface topography, grain structure, thin film features, and fine surface detail on polished metal, semiconductor, and ceramic specimens with exceptional three-dimensional contrast. Supplied as a genuine Olympus OEM component (part no. U-MDIC3) in demonstration model condition — professionally maintained and fully functional.