{"product_id":"olympus-wi-dict-dic-prism","title":"Olympus WI-DICT DIC Prism","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e🔬 \u003cstrong\u003eOlympus WI-DICT Nomarski DIC prism\u003c\/strong\u003e for water immersion transmitted light microscopy\u003cbr\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Nomarski DIC\u003c\/strong\u003e — produces high-contrast pseudo-3D relief images of transparent, unstained specimens\u003cbr\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong\u003eWater immersion condenser compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed for upright water immersion microscope configurations used in live cell and electrophysiology setups\u003cbr\u003e🏭 \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e by Olympus — guaranteed OEM fit and optical alignment\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSKU WI-DICT \/ Cat. U-P240\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent condition, significant savings vs. list price of $3,995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔧 Product Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Olympus WI-DICT is the standard Nomarski differential interference contrast (DIC) prism for water immersion transmitted light microscopy on Olympus upright microscopes. DIC microscopy uses a Nomarski prism to split and recombine polarized light beams traveling through slightly different lateral positions in the specimen — converting refractive index and thickness gradients into amplitude contrast. The result is a striking pseudo-three-dimensional relief image that reveals membrane boundaries, organelle structure, and surface topology in transparent, unstained living specimens with exceptional clarity. The WI-DICT is engineered for water immersion condenser configurations, which are standard in upright microscope setups for patch-clamp electrophysiology, live brain slice imaging, and other demanding live cell applications requiring high numerical aperture water immersion objectives and condensers. Compared to the WI-DICT2 (version 2) and WI-DICTHRA (high resolution variant), the WI-DICT is the original standard prism — a proven, reliable solution for transmitted light DIC in water immersion configurations. This unit is in excellent condition at a significant discount from the list price. Built to Olympus factory specifications (catalog number U-P240), it ensures precise prism alignment and consistent DIC performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔎 Typical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatch-clamp electrophysiology — visualizing neurons and cells in live brain slices for targeted whole-cell recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive cell imaging — high-contrast observation of cell morphology and organelle dynamics without fluorescent labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeuroscience — imaging dendrites, axons, and synaptic structures in acute tissue preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbryology and developmental biology — tracking cell division and structural changes in transparent specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny upright microscope application requiring transmitted light DIC with a water immersion condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📊 Key Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\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\u003eOlympus Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWI-DICT (U-P240)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNomarski DIC Prism — Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIllumination Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmitted Light DIC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondenser Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Immersion\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\u003eHS Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e901190\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUniversities and research institutions are welcome to purchase using an official purchase order. 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