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Leica 10445352 Quarter-Wave Plate for Apozoom Macrozoom Microscopes

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Product description

Leica quarter-wave plate for circular polarization, DIC, and polarized light microscopy applications.

Leica 10445352 Quarter-Wave Plate is a precision optical accessory designed for Leica Apozoom and Macrozoom microscope systems. It converts linearly polarized light into circularly polarized light by introducing a phase shift of λ/4.

This quarter-wave plate supports advanced polarized light microscopy, polarization-based contrast enhancement, and selected Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) workflows. It is suitable for examining transparent or anisotropic specimens in biological research, geology, materials science, and optical microscopy.

  • Function: Converts linearly polarized light into circularly polarized light
  • Applications: Polarized light microscopy, DIC, and contrast enhancement
  • Compatibility: Leica Apozoom and Macrozoom systems
  • Mounting: Designed for the designated filter or accessory holders
  • Wavelength: Optimized for visible light, typically 546 nm
  • Material: Precision optical glass with plane-parallel polishing
  • Coating: Anti-reflective coating on both sides
  • Dimensions: Approximately 25 mm × 25 mm × 1 mm, plate size without mount
  • Weight: Approximately 10 g, without holder
  • Leica part number: 10445352
  • Condition: Very good condition, with no visible scratches or optical impairment reported

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Last updated 1 November 2026