Olympus BH-2 Transmitted Light Fluorescence Microscope with Halogen and Fluorescence Illumination

The Olympus BH-2 Transmitted Light Fluorescence Microscope is a precision optical instrument designed for fluorescence microscopy and transmitted light observation, extensively utilized in biotechnology research, molecular diagnostics, and cellular imaging.

Key features include:

• Eyepieces: Olympus Wide Field (WF) 10x providing a wide field of view for enhanced sample examination.
• Objectives:
• Olympus A10x PL with numerical aperture (NA) 0.25
• Olympus A20x PL with NA 0.40
• High NA oil immersion fluorescence objectives: Olympus UVFL40 1.30 and UVFL100 1.30 for superior fluorescence resolution in live-cell imaging and fluorescence analysis.
• Revolver: 5-fold nosepiece allowing quick switching between objective lenses, optimizing workflow efficiency in multi-magnification studies.
• Stage: Cross table operation positioned on the right side facilitates precise specimen positioning crucial for bioprocessing microscopy and synthetic biology research.
• Condenser: Abbe condenser with NA 1.25 supports high-intensity illumination and contrast adjustment for detailed cell morphology studies.
• Illumination: Dual light sources including halogen for brightfield and dedicated fluorescence excitation lamps, enabling versatile applications from molecular cloning workflows to biopharmaceutical production pipelines.
• Dimensions: Compact footprint measuring 442 x 190 x 375 mm, suitable for laboratory benchtops with limited space.

This microscope is widely adopted in clinical diagnostics, biomedical engineering, and neuroscience for its reliable fluorescence imaging capabilities and compatibility with various biological staining techniques. Its precise optics and illumination systems make it essential for rigorous biotechnology research involving gene expression analysis and cellular function examination.