As a contrast technique it helps in differentiation of crystals, glasses and oriented materials. As a quantitative tool, PLM is indispensible in minerology, crystallography, fiber and polymer microscopy and in many more fields. Wide variety of instruments and contrast systems available for instruction and examination of specimens. Diverse faculty with broad experience in microscopy problem-solving. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own samples.
Interference fringes show topography of the diamond-turned lens pictured above.
Image obtained with Watson dual beam interference objective. Benefits from the Courses Explore what information can be obtained with the light microscope. Establish a firm understanding of the principles of microscopy. Optimize contrast and resolution, putting principles into practice. Learn techniques for geometric, refractive index, birefringence and topographical measurements.