🔬 Olympus WI-DICT2 Nomarski DIC prism for the WI-SRE3 and WI-SNPXLU2 water immersion condenser systems⚡ Transmitted light DIC — produces high-contrast pseudo-3D relief images of transparent, unstained specimens🎯 Optimized for water immersion condenser configurations — delivers full DIC performance in demanding live cell and electrophysiology setups🏭 Made in Japan by Olympus — guaranteed OEM fit and optical alignment✅ SKU WI-DICT-2 / U-P2402 — new condition 🔧 Product Description The Olympus WI-DICT2 is a Nomarski differential interference contrast (DIC) prism designed specifically for use with the Olympus WI-SRE3 and WI-SNPXLU2 water immersion condenser systems. DIC microscopy uses a Nomarski prism pair to split and recombine polarized light beams that travel 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-DICT2 is engineered for the optical geometry of water immersion condenser configurations, which are commonly used in upright microscope setups for patch-clamp electrophysiology, live brain slice imaging, and other demanding live cell applications where high numerical aperture water immersion objectives and condensers are required. Built to Olympus factory specifications, the WI-DICT2 ensures precise prism alignment and consistent DIC performance. 🔎 Typical Applications Patch-clamp electrophysiology — visualizing neurons and cells in live brain slices for targeted whole-cell recording Live cell imaging — high-contrast observation of cell morphology and organelle dynamics without fluorescent labels Neuroscience — imaging dendrites, axons, and synaptic structures in acute tissue preparations Embryology and developmental biology — tracking cell division and structural changes in transparent specimens Any upright microscope application requiring DIC with a water immersion condenser configuration 📊 Key Specifications Specification Details Olympus Part Number WI-DICT-2 (U-P2402) Type Nomarski DIC Prism Illumination Mode Transmitted Light DIC Compatible Condensers Olympus WI-SRE3, WI-SNPXLU2 Condenser Type Water Immersion Country of Origin Japan HS Code 901190 Condition New / OEM Universities and research institutions are welcome to purchase using an official purchase order. Please contact us to arrange PO-based ordering.
