Olympus CKX41 manual UIS optics provide unsurpassed optical performance

Fluorescence

		area	22
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Standard field number 20

Maximum field number 22

Clear, wide-ranging phase-contrast observation. Ideal phase plate for cell culture.

Clear cell observation right to the edge of the container. PHC objective virtually unaffected by surface tension.

Low magnification UIS video adapters can be used for 0.25X, 0.35X and 0.5X magnifications, enabling clear display of the complete cell on the monitor.

Clear up to the edge of the view field.

Flatness improved for 10 to 15%

The UIS optics provide unsurpassed optical performance

The UIS optical system combines with the simplicity of the light path and the imaging excellence of a relay lenses to maintain the highest possible image intensity and to arrive at the highest optical correction level. Thanks to this feature, the UIS infinity-corrected optical system deliver unsurpassed resolution and contrast.

In addition to improved image quality, the maximum field of view has been extended to F.N. 22. This allows the use of various observation tubes provided for upright microscopes (patented, CKX41 only).

Enhanced clarity makes it easier to observe cell activity status

Incorporation of the world-renowned Olympus UIS optical system in the CKX series makes a dramatic improvement in flatness for 10 to 15% and enables very clear, high contrast images to be obtained up to the edge of the field view.

Adoption of a UIS phase plate optimized for

cell culture observation provides higher image contrast

The UIS phase plate adjusts the contrast according to the thickness of the cell culture, producing higher contrast images than those obtainable from conventional systems.

PHC objective minimally affected by surface tension around the container edge

The PHC objective is minimally affected by surface tension of the culture fluid, which can compromise clarity at the image periphery. Easier multi-well observation is one of several benefits. Combined with the improved flatness

resulting from the use of UIS optics, this

feature facilitates clear observation of

cells even at the edge of the container.

PHC objective General objective

UIS infinity-corrected optical system

The advanced Olympus UIS optical system maximized the advantages of infinity correction. Light travels through the body tube as parallel rays as it passes through the objective. These are focused by the tube lens to form a completely aberration- free intermediate image. Attachments can be added between the objective and the built-in tube lens in the observation tube without any magnification factor alterations to total magnification. Additional correction lenses are not required The UIS optical system delivers optimum image quality with any configuration.

Half mirror	Parallel light	Image forming ray
		Primary focus plane
Objective		Reflected ray

Illumination light Tube lens

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