Olympus U-TAD Compensator & Analyzer Adapter — For U-ANT Analyzer & Retardation Plates Adapter for compensators, test plates, and retardation accessories — ideal for advanced polarized light microscopy, quantitative birefringence analysis, and geological characterization with Olympus U-ANT analyzer systems. 🔧 Compensator & Plate Adapter — accepts retardation plates, wave plates, and compensators for the U-ANT system 📊 Quantitative Birefringence — enables use of compensators for retardation measurement ✅ Compatible with Olympus U-ANT analyzer and associated accessories 🎓 New condition 🔧 Product Description The Olympus U-TAD is an adapter that mounts to the U-ANT analyzer system, providing a slot for inserting compensators, test plates, and retardation accessories such as the U-TP530 first-order red plate and U-TP137 quarter-wave plate. By accepting these accessories, the U-TAD enables advanced polarized light microscopy techniques including compensated birefringence observation, retardation measurement, and crystal identification by sign of birefringence. It is an essential component for building a complete quantitative polarization microscopy setup on Olympus BX and related microscope systems. 🔎 Typical Applications Compensated polarized light microscopy Quantitative birefringence and retardation measurement Mineral identification by sign of birefringence Gout and crystal arthropathy analysis Advanced geological and materials characterization 📊 Key Specifications Specification Details Type Compensator & Analyzer Adapter Compatibility Olympus U-ANT analyzer system Accepts U-TP530, U-TP137, and other retardation plates SKU / Part Number 3980600 Condition New Country of Origin Japan 🎓 University purchase orders accepted. Contact us for volume pricing and institutional procurement options.
