Retractable beam splitter for microscope
US8573808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/126
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for illuminating a surface to be observed microscopically using a retractable beamsplitter. The retractable beamsplitter allows the use of coaxial illumination when the beamsplitter is positioned in the operator's line of sight. The retractable beamsplitter allows the use of non-coaxial illumination without reducing the amount of illumination that reaches the operator when the beamsplitter is retracted from the operator's line of sight. As a result a single system can be used effectively to provide various types of illumination.
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