Olympus U-TP137 Quarter Wave Plate
SKU: U-TP137
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Olympus U-TP137 Quarter Wave Plate
Quarter-wave retardation plate for polarized light microscopy — ideal for converting linearly polarized light to circular polarization, interference figure analysis, and advanced birefringence characterization.
- 🌈 Quarter-Wave (137 nm) Retardation — converts linear to circular polarization for advanced POL techniques
- 🔬 Interference Figure Analysis — used for conoscopic observation and optical axis determination
- ✅ Used with U-TAD adapter in the U-ANT analyzer system
- 🎓 New condition
🔧 Product Description
The Olympus U-TP137 is a quarter-wave (137 nm) retardation plate used in polarized light microscopy for advanced optical analysis. Inserted into the optical path via the U-TAD adapter, it introduces a 137 nm (quarter-wave) retardation that converts linearly polarized light to circularly polarized light. This is used in conoscopic observation for interference figure analysis, optical axis determination, and sign of birefringence measurement. The quarter-wave plate is an essential accessory for advanced mineralogical and crystallographic analysis, complementing the first-order red plate (U-TP530) in a complete polarization microscopy accessory set.
🔎 Typical Applications
- Conoscopic interference figure analysis
- Optical axis and optic sign determination
- Advanced mineral identification and crystallography
- Circular polarization microscopy
- Research-grade polarized light microscopy
📊 Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Type | Quarter-Wave Retardation Plate |
| Retardation | 137 nm (quarter-wave) |
| Adapter Required | U-TAD (used with U-ANT analyzer) |
| SKU | OLYMPUS-U-TP137 |
| Condition | New |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
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