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5.4.3 Installation location
At the left microscope side, there are three slide-in slots for polarizers:
In slot A in fig. 5.6, the analyzer for transmission and reflection measurements can be
inserted.
For viewing the sample surface in reflection mode with crossed polarizers, a second
polarizer needs to be inserted into slot B in fig. 5.6.
For sample viewing in transmission mode, a second polarizers needs to be inserted into
slot C in fig. 5.6.
For IR spectroscopic measurements, usually one IR polarizer is sufficient. The IR polar-
izer can be inserted into any slot (A, B or C in fig. 5.6).
The polarizer holders are interchangeable. They can be inserted into any slot (A, B or C
in fir. 5.6).
WARNING
Health hazard because of improper handling of broken polarizer mate-
rial
Non-observance of the following safety instructions could result in death or serious
health problems (e.g. poisoning symptoms).
➣ Avoid generating dust of broken polarizer material. This material is toxic if swal-
lowed or inhaled.
➣ Avoid skin and eye contact.
➣ Dispose the toxic material according to the laboratory regulation and national reg-
ulations.
➣ Observe the safety instructions of the attached safety data sheet.
Figure 5.6: Slide-in slots for polarizers
B
A
C